I'm glad you like her. Or is it a him? Looks more like a her to me. That attitude perhaps.
The pain was horrible. I was in tears before it was all said and done. And I had a high pain threshold at that time too. The surgery was such a relief. The problem with that many stones is one eventually blocks the duct. And infection can set in then.
The surgery itself is really not a big deal. Of course any surgery carries risks. But this is not bad at all.
I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and sending vibes for a good outcome for you.