Takedown and Gallbladder removal HALLOWEEN

Hello all! I just received news that I will get my takedown on Halloween.
I was having severe pain in my upper-abdomen. For a week I thought it was the flu because my mom had similar pain. Had a check up with my surgeon, explained what was happening, and he ordered a blood test and an ultrasound. Was called later and told my gallbladder is sick, and to come back in to talk to the surgeon. So my wonderful doctor said let's do it all at once. Gallbladder out and takedown.
I have to say I am excited. I felt like I had been given a million dollars. I love my stoma - Edna, I call her - but she is difficult to live with because she is small and inverted and I have to wear two belts. I'm so ready for this, but I'm scared.
J-Pouchers: What did you all wish you knew before your takedown? Any advice? Stories? Thoughts?
Ostomates: I love you all and will always respect you.

Had stones for 3 years and knew removing it was inevitable. Had gallstone pancreatitis in June, so had my gallbladder was removed in August. Opted out though, of having my takedown. I'm not a Jpoucher, this was an elective decision. Despite not being laparoscopic, I did really well and felt well enough to go home the next morning. Still having an ostomy, I don't have any problems with my diet. For you, doing this all at once is better surgically, just be cautious of your diet, which you will be anyhow post takedown. Best of wishes!