Congratulations on your upcoming donation. quick tips, adjust expectations. You may feel pain after surgery, don't be afraid to assess your pain accurately. Most likely the nurse will ask you "on a scale of 0-10 how is your pain". Be honest, use the least amount of pain meds to make you comfortable. You may feel upper body or chest discomfort from the gas that is used during laparoscopic surgery. the incision area may be uncomfortable as well. i found wearing a tight undershirt over the incision bandage felt like it would hold me in, if that makes sense.
Stay well hydrated, walk around when you can. Bring comfortable clothes that are loose fitting. You will probably not have a great appetite, eat small light meals. Have someone who will be with you to advocate just for you. Allow yourself to recuperate even though you may be worried about your recipient. They are in good hands!
take enough time off to heal. Do not do too much too soon, no heavy lifting. This is real surgery, with real instruments so be kind to yourself.
Keep us posted.
Sherri