Hi, I was worried about having surgery at first. But as it got near I became optimistic and relieved it was to be done, and decided I was going to switch off and be asleep for 2hrs, no problem.
You may know all this but...
I recall climbing onto the trolley and 2 nurses started attaching things, I quite enjoyed the attention. The anaesthetist said I'd go to sleep in 30 seconds. That was it until I was awoken about 2 1/4hrs later. I was surprised to learn someone had shaved my stomach and I checked my hands and feet still worked. They put me back to sleep as there was no bed until 3hrs later. The day after I was walking round the ward checking patients.
Ear plugs are essential at night.
You have the op on a different table that slopes so your head is down. Also if you've a lot of fat it makes cutting the 5 holes in your stomach more difficult. The head down slope puts strain on you that's why fitness is important.
Don't think the surgeon is your friend as I only ever saw him once although he's still there as head guy.
If you can get that weight off it might help. What and how much you eat and drink is the key.
I guess you'll have a pre-op with heart check a week or two before the op.
Regards Peter