Beth......the chance of dying from this surgery is no greater than any other surgery a person with a serious disease must face. If a Dr told you to have your gall bladder removed but there was a chance you could die on the table, would you stop from having that done? Be positive going into this surgery, not negative. Think of how much you are pro-longing your life by doing this. Tell your daughter it will be so much better after it is done, and you will be healthier. It will be the first day of a new life for the two of you, and what a positive role model you will become for her by taking chage of your life! Good luck, and my prayers will be with you! Much love coming your way from St Louis!