I feel ya brother have I had the gall stone problem removed (pain till after the surgery then excelent recovery) Also dealing with the ulcers and the upper and lower GI scope it sux but RRRREEEEEAAALLLLLY good meds opps did I say that out loud! lol Brotherinlaw has ulcerative colitis seen him in a load of pain but its very manageable with some care.
Just remember tip the anastethiologist (sp) and tell the DR count the tools before and after the job lol.
We are prayin for ya bro.
By the way I have a shiny pilot setup waiting to ship out for ya.
Cheers!