for Dawn

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Hi Dawn,

Thanks, I can relax some now!

Leah

> Leah; I had a cold... as long as your lungs are clear it will be

fine.

> Dawn B.

> Sept. 30

> 340/295/175

> Having surgery in 2 days!!

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> > It's 5:30 on a Sunday morning, I should be sleeping. I'm not

really

> > nervous, just can't stop thinking about it. Dr prescribed a

couple

> > of valiums for 3 nights before surgery. They helped me get to

> > sleep, but didn't last long. I'm having my surgery 500 miles

from my

> > home, and I'm having to leave 3 daughters with their grandma for

5

> > days. I think the thought of leaving them is bothering me more

than

> > the actual thought of the surgery itself. (girls are 15,13 & 13

> > months) My husband had the surgery 3 wks ago at the same hosp

and

> > we were gone for 6 days. When we returned, my 13 month old

wouldn't

> > let me out of her sight. (I think the older girls actually had

more

> > fun at grandmas!) I'm sure she'll be fine, I just don't like to

> > think of her wanting me and I'm not there.

> > I think I'm getting a cold and I'm a little worried about how

that

> > will effect my surgery. Started taking vit C and zinc, but don't

> > know if will help soon enough. Yes, I'm a worry wart! Anybody

else

> > have a could during surgery?

> > I've thought about writing letters to my family, " just in case " ,

but

> > have decided against it. I know it would be very emotionial,

and I

> > don't want to feel that way right now, I want to try and stay

> > positve that all will go well.

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> > Leah, just needing to vent. (and a little support)

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