I think I’m a bit scared. I know next week or so I will be put under and the doctor will work on me…first surgery. Nervous.
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Wishing you the best of 
luck
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Good luck!! Many positive and quick recovery thoughts coming your way!
May I ask what you’re going in for?
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Surgeries happen all the time. You’ll be great. I understand though. I was nervous for my first surgery.
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@SpringRose is quite right. They are very common. My dad has had dozens. He gets worried each time, but he keeps coming out swinging!
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@Happy_H oh thank you…I am not knowing what is going to be worked on but the surgeon suggested it is muscular in my abdomen. He ruled out a hernia but it acts exactly like a hernia so I don’t know until monday or tuesday…surgery will be soon after.
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I am sorry they don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know anyone who’s had abdominal surgery, but I bet there’s jello involved after!
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It sounds like routine surgery. You’ll come through it like a champ.
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Its normal to feel nervous about surgery. With that said, try to figure out ways to calm your thoughts or to distract yourself from worrying too much. I know thats easier said than done.
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@Moonbeam oh deep down I trust the surgeon…he was as sharp as a tack during our visit. Knew how to pronounce my last name…studied German…just matter of factly and very kind. It will be like my colonoscopy…before I know it I will wake up in recovery I’m sure of it…thanks everyone…
@Happy_H thank you…it will all be known monday or tuesday…will post about it.
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Best wishes for you .
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@SacredNeigh7 oh thank you…it will be alright…I feel better after reading all the support on this thread…
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What surgery do you have coming up?
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I think they are going to have to mesh my muscle in my upper left abdomen…that’s what the surgeon said he could probably do.
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Surgery is scary as heck. When I had to have surgery, I was terrified each time. Was awake for 3 of them, but not for emergency gall bladder removal. That was scariest because I’d never been completely under.
All I can say is to practice slow breathing and grounding exercises for the time leading up to surgery. It will help you control the fear some on the day of.
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Surgeons are highly trained, professional people. You can trust them. You’ll get through this in a snap.
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