Maggie! GOOD FOR YOU! I am so happy to hear you are doing the cleanse before the surgery. If I knew before my surgery, I would have NEVER done it. I wrote before that I went to my primary Physician who is a homepathic type doctor, and he was appalled that the hospital I went to did not give me other options. Good for you! I know the attacks are one of the worst feelings ever, but I applaud you for having the guts and the know how to go ahead with the flush. We truly are cheering you on, and I love to see it when someone had the chance to educate themselves before going through what has turned into a horrible experiance for many of us. You can see many of us here are going through pain for weeks/months, and even YEARS! I don't know when if ever I will feel like my old self again, and not be in constant pain, but I am certainly glad you are taking this initiative. Three cheers for Maggie!