I will let you know how things go. I just retired as an RN 2 weeks ago after 24 years, so I will be fairly vigilant about how things go.

Hey I just joined this forum as well but I am not as far along as you, I don't have a surgery date, lucky you! I live in Slidell, so keep in touch and let me know how it goes, you can email me at walgamotterenee@yahoo.com as well if you like!