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Aug 20th! That's six weeks in. Is that normal? I have a feeling I'm going to hit that bandster hell everyone talks about and starve, thus putting pounds back on. How long are the appointments? I don't want to get stuck there for another hour like before. Glad you're returning to a normal diet. It gives me hope! I do wish you the best, Msapp. Keep smiling, even though it might just be gas! (: -Dave

Awwww... Thanks for checking in on me! I'm doing quite well for a wimp. (What guy isn't?). Some port pain still but that's to be expected and I have Mr. Lortab on call when needed. Getting tired of shakes, Jello and other liquids but I get to move on to mushies in a couple days. Woo-hoo! Now, if I can just figure out how to fit a Big Mac in the Nutra Bullet.... How are you?

I am still in week one post-op. Yummy liquids! I know this is much too early to ask but what are your thoughts on sunflower seeds after my mushy stage? Shelled in mouth, hull spit out. It's a baseball right of passage! Any thoughts other than the fear of an unshelled hull going solo or an improperly chewed seed making a break for band land?

You're the bomb. So funny, too. I'm down 20 lbs so far. About 50 to go and then just try to maintain from there. I live in the Tempe / Ahwatukee area. I'm sure I will have tons of questions, so stay tuned! I'll be looking forward to more of your posts. They're fun to read. Hope all is well and good luck to us both! -Dave

Hey Msapp! My favorite poster! I can't sleep just yet.... But I'm trying. How are you? We both used the same place and surgeon. Glad to hear its all going pretty smooth for you.

I started the day getting prepped at 6 am and before I knew it I was being wheeled to the car heading home by 8:15 am!! Felt great, wide awake and very happy I made this leap. Pre-surgery jitters? Dozens. Thoughts of backing out? Hundreds! I was lost, confused and full of self-doubt. And let's just say it....I was scared. Complications, death, you name it. What saved my soon-to-be-small butt was reading everyone else's story explaining their surgery from start to finish. It helped me get past the unknown surprises and showed me what to expect. The minute they rolled me in, I was all thumbs up. Anxious, sure. But ready to start my journey! My wife and two teenage boys (my frogs as I call them) have done a great job making me as comfortable as is possible given the fact that I've just been drugged, stabbed 4 times, prodded, poked, lassoed and stitched in under 2.5 hrs. But you know what? Aside from the pain tonight, some moderate, some a bit more, it really wasn't bad at all. Would I do it again? Without question. Tonight will be a rough nights sleep, no doubt. But the rewards will far out weigh these little discomforts. I hope this helped someone? Maybe not. Either way, I'm more than willing to share the specifics of my whole day from the surgery center to my pillow laden bed for recovery. Message me if ever you have a question, fear or panic attack. There are some really good mentors on here and I will NEVER pretend to be as wise as they are. But I am here, for what it's worth. Congrats to all of us for at least doing something to control our own destiny of sorts. I'm proud of you all!!

msapp, you crack me up! Your posts are very funny and very real-life. Maybe that's why I like reading them. They kind of touch on what I'm feeling or what I'm soon to be feeling. We were actually in the same "cattle call" class together at True Results. I was to have my surgery at around the same time you were but out of nowhere my dad needed bypass surgery so I've had to postpone until I could get him back to normal. SO, finally my surgery is Friday! Yikes. Scared to death, lots of doubts, etc. But reading your posts, especially this one, gives me hope that all will be ok. I guess inhaling a chicken breast is better than a Big Mac, fries and shake, right? Either way, hang in there. I think you're going to be just fine. Actually, I'm counting on it! Now, if I can just survive this crazy preop diet. Shake anyone? Blech . . .

I am from Phoenix!

Count me in! Friday the 26th is D-day! Scared to death but looking forward to a better life.

Yes, I am!

Thank you, Jam2009! I did actually do a lot of research on the doctor and looked him up inside out and sideways. I even had a couple people personally tell me they were happy with him, but it never hurts to ask a large forum like this one just in case someone knows something I don't. Appreciate your insight and encouiragement!

Ok, so I am scheduled to have my surgery on the 28th of this month. Scared to death. I almost backed out of everything after a panic attack yesterday. I never have panic attacks. Ever. But obviously this is a big deal and a complete life changer. It wasn't until after I found this support group that I changed my mind to go forward. You were all very informative and encouraging and for that, I thank you all. I still have SO many questions and concerns but I won't list them all here, don't worry! I guess my first question is has anyone had their surgery done by Dr Nirmal here in Tempe, AZ? Or heard about anyone using him as a surgeon? Any help would be most appreciated. Dave