Would appreciate any help or advice

[Tom]

You've heard some good advice Tricia,

Try all of it. I'm not particularly claustrophobic, but I can tell you that a little Ativan before the deal has proven to be a miracle worker for many people I've known. As part of a test for commercial diver training, I was once asked to swim underwater into a 40" diamteter pipe, for quite some distance without freaking out. That "long tube" stuff will try anyone's nerves.

While I was in the pipe I thought about all the things I had planned for the day after, as well as the huge sandwich I had waiting for me once I got dried off. Like most everything in life, it's all a game inside your head. Make that sandwich before you go to the hospital, and maybe start a good novel. Don't sweat it. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Let us know what's up?

Sincerely,
Tom