Hello my name is Donna I am 43 years old and I'm 12 days post op. I started this journey last year when my health started to decrease and the weight just would not go but increase all the time. I had my surgery at Tampa General Hospital with Dr, Micheal Murr. I stayed for 3 day. I feel the gas pain is worse then the surgery pain. I believe the biggest challenge is drinking the whey protein for so long although it's necessary. I am grateful for this journey and hope as an adult and a mother of 4 children I will gain my health back and will be able to enjoy life and be able to move with my children the way a parent needs to. :D