Thanks, T and Queen! I think I will go see an accupuncturist before surgery. I see a woman who does energy work/healing as well as talk therapy--I'm sure she can make some good suggestions.

About the food--the surgeon told me that my GB is so full of stones and sludge that it's likely that it doesn't contribute much to my digestion anyway. It will be interesting to see what changes, post-op. It will be a relief to not worry about when the next attack is coming.