Will lift you in prayer. I had four open abdominal surgeries in one year back in 2003-03. Hydration, moving the body as soon as you can, and adding things you can eat slowly back into your diet will all help. However, at my two week followup to the removal of my colon I was hungry for Mexican food . . . so that was what I got! I hope the surgery finds what needs attention and nothing more . . . and that you bounce back.

Oh, by the way, surgery #3 was right before Christmas, and I was discharged in Christmas Eve. The best gift you can give yourself is to not let that stress you.