Getting ready for surgery

My surgery is this afternoon.  I don't feel too nervous, which is a blessing.  The thing that is making me a bit nervous is the fact that I won't know until I wake up what kind of surgery was done and how long my recovery will be (few days vs. 2 weeks).  I was really starting to get anxious about everything on Saturday.  Then on Sunday I received the Anointing of the Sick and all the anxiety melted away (and stayed away since then!).  My parish priest was really concerned that I was asking for the sacrament (I don't think it's too often that he administers it to a younger person).  He said some really kind and comforting things to me and assured us of his prayers.

Getting ready for surgery has been similar to last time--don't eat anything the day of, don't use deodorant, etc.  This time I had to shower with a special antiseptic soap.  Last time it was a water-only shower (no soap at all).  It's interesting to see the differences between hospitals.  The bowel prep wasn't too bad.  I just had to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate.  It takes like Smarties (the candy) dissolved in water.

I'll update when I am feeling up to it.  :)  Please pray that everything goes well.