Moonrise, I’ll be thinking good thoughts for you and your surgeon. DH had this same procedure a few years ago and within a few weeks he said if he hadn’t known he had it, he wouldn’t know. He feels nothing and his navel is back to normal. Just a small scar. I hope yours goes as easily as his did. Check in with us post-surgery and let us know how you feel. Btw, sounds like your DH is a keeper. Hugs.