Bridget:
Don't be nervous about your surgery, girlfriend. It will be fine. This is fulfillment of another dream for you. You'll come through with flying colors cause you have such a great attitude. Just wait until you look down and see that totally svelte figure...all the pain will disappear!
Take good care of yourself. I'm looking forward to seeing you drop your drawers and show me your ironing board flat tummy!
Love ya.