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And hi again to you, too, Janet. Congrats onlosing the 30 pounds - but tsk tsk on how you lost it - by starting to smoke again... Not good. How about exercise? And I don't mean necessarily sweating on the treadmill or jogging... How about a nice long walk? Not only does it release endorphins into your system (they make you feel happy and relaxed), it passes the waiting time, and it's absolutely super for your health. So if you can, get ourside, put on your sneakers, and take a lonnnnngggg walk. (AND quit  smoking. FYI, IF you were to have cancer and require a mastectomy, you couldn't have a body-tissue reconstruction if you're a smoker. So think about that aspect of smoking, too.) My experience, Janet, is that people might send a private message to me when they're OK, but they don't usually come back to this Q & A and post. I assume many of those we hear from are indeed OK - in fact, the vast majority. And I trust you'll fall into that group, after you know your "verdict" within the next week. Everything you're feeling right now—fear, excitement, sleepiness, relaxation, anxiety—is entirely normal. Just feel it, and realize it'll pass. What I hope doesn't pass is your memory of this experience. Whatever the outcome, I believe it'll make you realize how precious good health—indeed, life—is to all of us. ENJOY it. And good luck Thursday - PJH
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