I am almost 1 month out, I lost 20 lbs in my first 2 weeks after surgery and have stalled ever since....actually gained a couple of pounds and I know I am not eating anything that should make me gain!! I still have severe pain on my left side, so I have't really started exercising yet, mainly working around the house as much as I can and thank goodness I am extra efficent at picking up things with my feet, b/c bending or even leaning in any way is not an option. The Dr said the pain should be gone or almost gone w/in a few weeks, so hopefully I can get moving once it calms down.