Excited to have most of my stomach removed in a few days!
Congratulations....you picked the most awesome surgeon....IMHO...not biased at all ha ha! Follow Dr. C's plan.....and you WILL do well! His follow up is great to....support groups NUT...etc...utilize them....you paid for it! For the hospital....#1 chap-stick....#2 comfortable slippers...you can actually walk in....(you'll do lots!) #3 comfy clothes.....# 4 maybe an ipod, ipad, iphone laptop, something to keep...you busy......other than that.....i can't think of anything else! Good luck.....you will do great you are in great hands!