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Hello everyone. It's wonderful to find this support Community. I am scheduled for a heart valve repair in the next six weeks and I'm finding myself having difficulty sleeping now six weeks before the surgery. When my mind is quiet I begin to obsess and worry. I am meditating and swimming every day and trying desperately to process my fears and learn all I can about the surgery and every time I find out something new I panic again. As a seasoned medical social worker, I've always been the one to advocate for everyone and remind my patients about the importance of thinking positive and yet I'm finding it very hard for myself to adjust to this upcoming surgery. I'm a strong believer in the mind-body connection and I know the importance of going into the surgery feeling very positive. Yet despite being blessed with a top surgeon and a top hospital, I am scared to death, particularly of wakening from the surgery and the tubes and the pain. I would appreciate any support I can receive from any of you that have been through this and can shed their advice and support and expertise. God bless you all for being there and I want to thank Adam for creating this very special community. Thank you all for listening. Jeanne