Well I had my surgery yesterday. Everything went great and I am feel very good. Not much pain only a little tenderness around the incision areas. Have some discomfort in my should but they warned me of that. Anyway I am excited that I am now on the other side of surgery and feeling good.

I was on pain meds for two days post-op. I've got a tender tummy now, but there is absolutely no need for the narcotics.

I think the reason I had so much pain initially was that I had a para-esophogeal hiatus hernia repaired at the same time. Dr. Cobourn (my surgeon) mentioned that this is very often the case with people having WLS - that the hernia is often there without the patient knowing. Explained my horrible heartburn and acid reflux these past 2 years!

The repair of the hernia seems to be higher impact the placement of the lap-and itself. Glad I got it done, very glad I had some happy pills to take away the excruciating pain in my chest and shoulder and lungs.

I'm day 4 post-op and feeling terrific today! :-)