Lebim

My biggest fear was my liver being too big, and even though I tried to stay away from carbs as much as possible (my kryptonite) I ended up caving right before surgery and the day prior to my operation I had 2 bagels in the afternoon and frosted mini wheats for dinner! Good news? Miraculously my liver was perfect, which is crazy because I was a carb-oholic. Don't worry I'm sure yours is fine. Good luck! You'll feel so relieved when you wake up :]

I just had my surgery june 11th and boy was I nervous, especially when I got that call and that meant I had to start my 1 month prior to surgery clearances. It didn't really hit me that I was about to have surgery until I was in my surgery bed getting prepped [not to mention I'm terrified of needles] but you really shouldn't be afraid, after they get you cleared to go in to the operating room they put some calming medicine in you that honestly makes you not give a crap, and this is coming from the most neurotic hypochondriac on the planet. It wasn't as scary as I thought and I'm already down 10 lbs and man does it feel great. The hospital stay was lame but so so so worth it, you'll be fine :]

My surgery was June 11th too! I haven't noticed any swelling because let's be honest my stomach is naturally swollen right now lol. Still lots of pain though, working through the pain helps the healing. Good luck!