Hi Jo. I only wish I lived in San Diego so I could give you a big hug and tell you that everything is going to be okay, and that's not just simple platitudes, it's the truth. You are going to come out of this surgery with flying colors. I know it's easy to say, but don't worry, it's pointless. Try to think good thoughts about how much better you will feel a year from now and all the reasons why this surgery will be the best thing you've done for yourself. Take care of yourself and start drinking that water now, don't worry about hygiene, you can request a sponge bath by a nurse or use a shower as a good incentive to get up and out of bed. RELAX and breathe deeply, you're gonna be great!!