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Hi my name is Kevin I’m wondering if I can chat with someone about how I’m feeling about my upcoming operation,I’ve got really anxious about it, I’m type 2 diabetic and bloods are elevated
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Hi my name is Kevin I’m wondering if I can chat with someone about how I’m feeling about my upcoming operation,I’ve got really anxious about it, I’m type 2 diabetic and bloods are elevated
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