I really hope your surgery goes well. I haven't had it done.

One thing they might want to consider to intubate is Sevoflurane. They may not need to use a muscle relaxer with that. It all depends upon the anesthesiologist. With all of your complications, I sure hope they are careful and ready for any "what ifs."

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dru...ation/DR601235

Well, if you are "plated" then they can give you a letter saying so to bring with you on any airplane flights! Yeah, you'd set off the alarms for sure.

Brian gave you good advice. Like Juanitad said, communicating with the nurses and doctors really helps to make your stay a good one.

Be cautious with the pain meds. Some are hard to withdraw from.

I really hope it goes well for you! Lots of TLC, rest and good food helps too. Laughter helps but it won't help your stitches for the first few weeks.

Annie