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I am about to have gallbladder removal surgery, its my first ever surgery and i am so scared.do they have meds to help me calm down right before?

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Dr. Daniel Mckenna answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Talk to anesthesiologist: yes, but not until just before surgery

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 3/20/2015

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