Surgery nearly here ... nerves ... question

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Hi all

I am a chronic lurker, and am just coming to the realization that my

surgery is just over 5 weeks away. I am finding it increasingly

difficult to concentrate on anything else but my upcoming surgery.

Need a new hobby to fill in my waking hours - other than weighing and

obseesing about surgery!!! LOL

My surgeon Dr Ritchie (BPD/DS - in Sydney Australia) wants his

patients to give 3 units of their own blood if it is needed. I have

extreme difficulty giving blood - but really want to have this done,

does anyone have any hints on what to do prior to donation to help

with finding veins/giving blood.

I was told not to donate to the Red Cross as it was just too

difficult for me in the past.

Louise in Sydney Australia

Pre-Op 275 - BMI 47

Waiting - Open BPD/DS ~ 5 November 2001, Dr Ritchie

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Anne Rice would be proud <grin>

in Seattle

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