I had my surgery Mon. 2/18 As far I'm concerned I just left in the hands of the lord. My wife and I went to church Sun. and I placed a prayer request in the offering basket with out her knowing. They called while I was in surgery. As far as the pain, it was very minimal. I was up and walking the hallways late that afternoon. The liquid diet hasn't been to hard to handle. I actually feel full, maybe it's all in my head. I think it's normal to be nervous, but if you are really ready for you old life to be over and want the new life to begin, then just have faith and trust you have made the right decision.