BeckyR, Thanks for the kind words you posted for me. I know I made the right choice about having this done now it's just waiting for 8 more weeks (my choice for my employer). My daughter 11 is has been very concerned because of my lack of being able to do what I used to and she's worried about the surgery itself. I've been thru alot this past year (had to have 1 other emergency surgery this past year) and it's upseting when she told me she's scared I'm going to die. All I'm hoping for is things to get some what back to normal. Seems like whent down hill fast this last year. I know it won't ever be like it was but hopefully close! Good luck with your surgery next week hope all goes perfect! I'll be looking for your post-opt posts.