Had surgery on Thursday morning and was discharged today. All is well, just tender and sore in the belly. Apparently I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia and morphine combo which made my heart rate and blood pressure drop very low. Heart rate was in the 40s and my bp was in the 80s/50s. I didn't feel anything because of it, just really tired. But after getting off the morphine, it all came back around to normal, so I guess it's all good. They did tell me I have an arrhythmia, it's mild, but I need to follow up with my doctor on that.

Other than that, I'm doing okay. Pain is okay, meds definitely help.

I'm finally on "the other side" of this journey. I'm excited to see where it takes me...

congrats glad to hear all turned out well. Good luck!!!!

Be mindful that you are amped about all of this. You are doing great, and might think you feel like doing stuff you probably shouldn't. So, pace yourself. And, EXPECT to hit emotional lows and will need to have a pity-party. If you feel that way, I'll come to your pity-party. . It will be a short party. And, you will be happy again. Its a roller coaster of joy, frustration, thrilled to do it, and maybe wondering if you should have. You will be strong and energetic, and an hour later, weak as a kitten. But it won't always be this way. This is just recovery. Today is my Day 17. I power-walked 2 1/2 miles this morning in 45 minutes! I've NEVER been able to do that! Now, I'm resting on the sofa, worn out. But, I'm happy!

Be your own best friend and tell yourself what you would tell your best friend, if you watched her go through all of this. And, congratulations on your new life!

Congratulations! Glad everything went ok!

congrats! how exciting to finally begin your weight loss journey!

Happy for you.Cong