Going in for a open small bowel resection tomorrow morning. Starting to get nervous, anxious. I can't stop thinking about it. Trying to stay calm. Just wishing for a smooth operation.
Of course you are anxious about surgery, even though it is likely the best option for you right now. Here's hoping that your procedure will go perfectly smoothly, you will heal fast and have years of peace and remission ahead.
Good luck Lostboi779! A small bowel resection is exactly what I had also several years ago.
The actual surgery is a piece of cake... you are out for the entire thing. I was in the hospital for a week after the surgery, but overall the recovery was not too bad at all. You definitely will not be ready to run a marathon the next day (or the next month) but as long as you can give yourself a good recovery period there is no reason to think that things will not go smoothly.
Truly relax and I truly hope that your 2011 is full of health and happiness!