I had my procedure (done laproscopically and outpatient) this morning. Arrived ay 7:30 am, prepped and in operating room by 8:30 AM.

I woke up in recovery at 10 AM, and was on my way home by 11:00AM.

I can walk (with ease) - am a little sore at the incision sight, but nothing awful. My throat is a little sore from the anesthesia tube, but that is the worst of it. I do have minor gas pain in my upper shoulder. Dr had to repair a hernia while he was in there.

I've responded to emails for work, napped a little, and have daydreamed of the changes to come for me.

I have been on liquids for past 3 weeks to drop pre-surgery weight - it was only really challenging on Thanksgiving, but I know will be worth it.

I'm on my way..and should have considered this years ago.

Starting weight 201.5, Day of Surgery 192... Goal 150 (or south)...

Dont be afraid...

Congrats to you!!

Congrats ! Welcome to the Other Side.

Shirley.

That is fantastic. I love your positive attitude!

Wow! Congrats, I wish you the best, thanks for sharing

I wish you the best. I hope when I get it done it is that easy also. Well, Continued success on this journey you are on I'm pulling for you.

wow, that's amazing! great job girl!! take care of yourself and keep hydrated.

So happy for you!!! Congrats....

Congratulations. Remember to stay hydrated and get you protein in when you feel up to it.

That is such good news and sort of a relief to me. I have heard the horror stories about the gas pains. I think I am scared of that the most! Thanks so much for sharing.

Congrats! Your surgery was shorter than some of my preop appointments LOL

Happy Band-Day!!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery...hoping to post a similar thread after my "Hopey Will" (I named my lapband) is put in on 12/12

Congrats! Just make sure to drink liquids to stay hydrated.

Congrats and I'm jealous, LOL. Made me think of mine coming up. I hope to be up to being on here that day too. GOod luck!

Wonderful news!! Happy "Band" day!!