Linda! You are on your way. I am approaching 51 and I am one week post op. I have not had one ounce of pain from the surgery site. You will do just fine if you keep a positive calm attitude. Do whatever it takes to bring peace to your mind. For me it was Prayer, Meditation and Calming Music. I kept telling mysel over and over again until they put me under, that I was going to have an easy time and was going to live to be 100. No matter what is going on around you until your date, stay positive and don't let anything steal your peace. You will be in my prayers. See you on the other side!