I'm doing the same thing as GoinAllTheWay. Except I put this in:
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/fw64...d-drain/901528
And GATW is right, you'd be surprised how not really difficult plumbing can be, if you're patient. Just remember, **** runs downhill. PEX piping also makes plumbing a breeze and this 2 piece surround is nice because it eliminates any kind of tiling you have to do - except for on the top and sides of the surround.