Hi Jody!! Just a fly-by before I head for bed to wish you well for your surgery today! May the Powers that Be grant you a trouble free start on your journey on the other side. In the beginning I fouhd wet washrags, spongy toothrubs, and ice chips great friends that got me thru it. Not counting the epidural and pain pump too!! LOL! Remember, to sip when they let ya, and walk all ya can. Email me if ya want! Lise