Stayed one night in hospital. Was up and walking within 2 hours of surgery. Currently on 3 week liquid diet, week 4 is puréed, week 5 is diced and week 6 to be normal, with new portions etc.

I am living off of Protein shakes, low sodium broth, sf Jello and v8 juice and getting my 64 oz of H2O and at least 60 gm of protein. So far so good!

Still using my spirometer and walking for 30 minutes a few times daily.

Feeling pretty good. I can lie down on back or side and sleep. Bowels are in good working order

Pain is minimum, but I don't want to rush my recovery. Staying the course and following doctors orders.

Chewable multi Vitamins, chewable Calcium citrate and D wafers, b12 sublingual and taking anti reflux purple pill and another to reduce instances of gallbladder stones.

I HAVE NOT NEEDED MY DIABETES MEDS! Sugars are in check!

Only a couple days in, but very happy with surgery and where I am physically and emotionally.

Wish my ticker would show up on iPad!

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Insulin shots were about to be prescribed by my PCP & nutritionist & that scared the heck out of me. I thought, "Oh no, I'm turning into my grandfather"! That was the last straw.

Began my weight loss surgery journey by attending several seminars/webinars & tomorrow I meet with Dr. McMahon at Swedish for my endoscopy & hopefully he'll have some good news for me.

Wish me luck & thanks.

You are definitely off to a great start and on the right track. Good luck to you in the next few weeks in your transition period. Keep that positive attitude and you will do well. Keep us posted!

Hope I do as well as you are doing. Ready to get it over with. Sleeve day 6-18-12!!!!!