Hi, Susan: We September *pouchies* must stay together. Best of wishes on your surgery. I will have WLS on Tuesday , Sept 17. My prayers are with you. See you on the *other side* as a AMOS loser. Remember, the pain will not keep increasing indefinitely, it will peak sometime during the first 24 hours and then will level out, or if you're lucky will start to lessen. Blessings, and dreams do come true.