Fingernails

 One of my biggest struggles preparing for OHS is a weird one for many.  I chew my fingernails.  I have since I was little.  I have learned through psychology courses that I have always done this to deal with stress and to have control something in strong stressful situations and traumatic situations.

The problem is that when one chews their fingernails, infection can set in.  Two ways that can really affect the heart with infection is from open skin especially around fingernails and teeth.  So go to the dentist regularly!

I know to prepare for surgery, one of the most important things I can do is to avoid infection.  So finger nail biting has to stop.  In my 45 years of life, I have never made it even a month without chewing my fingernails.  It will be interesting to see if I can do it.

I also have a dental appointment which is required before open heart surgery.

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