My surgery is tomorrow. So many thoughts going through my head. Excited. Weepy. Thinking of writing just in case letters to people. I feel like it's a rebirth, but I see all the roads not taken behind and before me. Does any of this make any sense?

so i guess this whole pre-op diet thing works, as of this morning I am down 8lbs, I know that is probaby all water weight but for this only being my 4th day on liquids it feels good!!! :thumbup:

My surgery went fine. There has been more pain and mobility issues than I expected. I didn't know I'd have STAPLES but every day is better than the next.

For any that haven't gone yet, bring a small but firm pillow with you because you need that put over your tummy to get up and down, to cough, and to put between you and the seatbelt.

Today is my first day I think I will be able to get down two whole shakes. I haven't been able to get a whole lot down. I had hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication at the same time too.

Also walking the halls the first night as much as I didn't want to do it and had to take my IV stand I think it helped a ton because it was so much easier to get out of bed the next morning.

Dear JeniShrinks,

I'm so proud of you. This is the first step on your journey. Just be patient. You'll go through a lot of things but take it slow and know you aren't alone.

It takes time to figure out the new feelings you'll experience with your band. Just be patient, keep on the board and ask lots of questions.