Hi  my husband had aliver resection a few years ago3 or 4 i can't quite remember the 7 years since his stage 4 colon cancer have all blurred together and i'm afraid I can't ask him for confirmation.  I do know that though the immediate aftermath of the operation was not nice he recovered properly within 4 to 6 weeks.  To him it was better than having a stoma fitted which he absolutely hated.  Also the chemo affected him far more than the surgery.  I don't know whether this is orthodox medical advice but if you were to have the op i would suggest moisturising your tummy so that the skin is flexible.  I think that preparing for the worse but expecting the best is a good way of looking at all things to do with cancer.  Try and live in the moment, we often said yesterday was bad and tomorrow might be bad but right now i am okay.  i hope you have family around for support, let them support you i know they will be desparate to help you.  Wishing you all the best for an excellent outcome.