ImStillMags > wrote:
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>If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
>relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
>it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
>your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
>your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
>technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
>procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
>good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
>limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
>health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
>often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
>does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
>here supporting you.

Well said! Cheryl, what do you miss doing? Visualize yourself
doing it--- you will be able to as soon as all this 'crap' is over.

It *will* be over.

Jim