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ERM procesure in 3 days and my anxiety is building

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It is now 24 hours before the procedure, and I am spinning my head on preparations.
(1) Trying to decide what clothes to wear, thinking the most comfortable would be tee shirts and shorts, but was concerned that after the surgery it may be difficult to change with clothes that requires removal over the neck & head may disturb the eye, so may be something button down would be better even though not as comfy?
(2) Probably sneakers that I normally wear would be bad if I have to put them on by bending over, so something loose like crocs?
(3) Surgical center says no food or drink after midnight tonight, but my procedure is at 1pm tomorrow, so that would be 13 hours without food and water. Not too worried about food, but no water for 13 hours may get dehydrated. Spoke to the surgical coordinator and she said may be no food and water 8 hours prior, so that means nothing after 5AM tomorrow morning. I wonder if I should drink two big glasses of water at 5AM, is that defeating the purpose of fasting or just a small sip of water.

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@miamicuse1960 Good luck with your surgery,you will do fine,button down shirt,crocs and enough water to keep you hydrated,you answered all your questions correctly,it will go fast and i pray for great results,Will be thinking of you,Brian!