Lori, congratulations on your upcoming surgery date, I will be thinking of you and your family. It is an amazing journey you are about to embark on, and no matter how prepared I thought I was there is nothing that can really prepare you for the changes that will be taking place in your body, your life, and your mind. Please know we are here for you when ever you might need us, be safe and do everything the Dr. tells you, walk walk walk, and cough (much harder than you would like!) We're pulling for you girl, and be assured you are doing the very best thing you could for your children, I also have three children and was told I should wait until they were of the age of majority before having surgery, balderdash by then I may have done irreparable harm to myself and lived less than I hope I will now. Be strong and take help when you need it....All my best......Carol