Oh Trish,
I'm so sorry and wish that I could be there with you in person. I'm definitely continuing to pray for you, and now for a good outcome and a speedy recovery.

A heads up if you do have the surgery:
They tend to start you on milk afterward, but because you have found that doesn't agree with you, it might be good to have someone bring in some almond/rice milk instead.

Also, you might be better off to avoid the Boost or Ensure drinks that they also tend to give you. They are loaded with sugar (first ingredient), and at least in my case, it set things off like a torch to gasoline.
An unsweetened, plain rice protein powder smoothie mix worked better for me, as did a rice based baby formula mix, until I could get my hands on some of the protein powder mix.

Rice pablum-baby food was also better than the cream of wheat, oatmeal or toast as a first food. The latter 3 are triggers for me and I think that you mentioned that wheat/gluten is for you as well.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

PM me for more specific or "private" stuff, OK?
I'm at home and will keep an eye out for you on the board & PM. I know that it is scary, but please know that I'll be here for you .

With love, Erika