I thought I would post this on the pre-surgery site so people can see what the hardest parts of the first year are; or at least were for me. I have posted them on my weekly blog so take a look. At least for me, out of the ten, there were really only two that were (or still are) hard; the rest is just noise. My blog is www.queenofcrop.com

Good luck to all of you who are in the decision phase or waiting approval.

1. the 1st day or 2 after- but pain controlled with drugs

2. the beginning liquid only stage that you totally forget about

3. nothing

4. nothing

5. nothing

6. expense of buying new clothes

7. um...nothing

8. small portions? but so what...

9. nothing

10. making sure I drink enough and eat. Oh wait, that's the whole world's problem...

Thanks for this. It is great. My surgery is Tuesday and I am having some butterflies about the surgery part itself. I needed this!!!

Want2live im having surgery Tuesday myself. Im scared myself but it will be ok

To wanttolive ad bee30: you will soon be on the other side! We're all here for you as you navigate your way through the next few months...you are both in for a very exciting year!!! Be sure to take Before photos (today!) You won't regret it. Hopefully both of you read my blog yesterday...(click on the link below my signature to get to it or just go to queenofcrop.com I wrote in a little more detail what the hardest parts were for me in the last year...and as you will see, it wasn't much. You'll both do great.

To MartyMcSkinnystein: love your post!

I read part of your blog, its great so far!