This time last week I was just getting out of the OR. Today I can't stop crying! I feel incredible. At times forgetting I even had anything done until the dizziness reminds me and I feel hungry. I am down 20 lbs though! Yes 20! It seems so unreal? I'm handling my liquids just perfect, however protein and I are not seeing eye to eye. My first post op appointment is Thursday. I then get to say goodbye to my drain tube which I'm very excited about! I hope everyone else is doing well

Congratulations! I hope I feel the same way after July 5.

Congratulations! I hope I feel the same way after July 5.

Uh oh. Is there something I'm not prepared for but should be? What's July 5th?! Thank you

Congrats... I am 5 days out and I am sore still...Doing well on my full liquids... the protein that I am digging is Premier protein. taste great and doesnt smell or taste like protein...you def got to try it.

WOW 20 lbs!!! Awesome!

Lorraine July 5 is my surgery date.

Congrats I'm 6 days post op can't couldn't be happier! Any tips for getting in and out of bed? I feel winded each time I get up and just the incisions Bother me as I come off the bed

Congrats I'm 6 days post op can't couldn't be happier! Any tips for getting in and out of bed? I feel winded each time I get up and just the incisions Bother me as I come off the bed

Try rolling slowly and carefully onto your side and slowly pushing yourself up to a sitting position. Don't get up too fast, especially if you feel light headed. You are probably not getting enough Water.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274