Thanks for your kind words and support everyone! My surgery on the 6th went very smoothly and I was released from the hospital today. I've been walking for 15 mins or so every few hours. The only painkiller I'm on is paracetamol. I'm not really in any pain. Just a headache fom being dehydrated. my stomach gurgles an awful lot and it does hurt if I drink too fast. But overall, I'm feeling much better than expected. And my surgeon is pleased with my results.
Good luck to everyone who is still on the pre op diet. It's hard, but gets easier after the fourth day or so.