Lori...don't let the inconsiderate acts of others bring you down at this time when you are making such a positive move toward a better life for yourself. Anyway...I had my surgery 10/27 and had an 8 person entourage with me the entire time. My husband, my daughter, my parents, my sister, my friend, my inlaws...I wasn't even left alone over night...plus, the phone rang every 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. I didn't get a moment's peace and, even though I know they meant well, I wished they would all get the hell out and leave me alone! So, you just concentrate on getting through this and getting better. You're doing this for you...so you can have a healthier and happier life. God bless you and I will pray for your surgery to be uneventful and your recovery swift. Take care.