Well, its 4 days post op and I have to admit I had a pretty good experience with surgery. Not much pain other than gas discomfort and I went kinda crazy the second day in the hospital and couldn't get comfortable but on today I had a sort of emotional break down. Please see the attached link...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4wdgZUWbUg

You can do it be strong!! It is a sacrifice, but it's for the better. Stay strong I'm rooting for you.

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You can do it be strong!! It is a sacrifice, but it's for the better. Stay strong I'm rooting for you.

Thanks for the support

Can't hear you

I'm not sure why. Sorry

Hang in there - it gets better!! You will likely be able to tolerate your favorite foods; it's just that you will only eat small amounts of them - and the best thing is, you'll be all right with that!

Wow be strong think all weight ur Gona loose

I know exactly how you feel!!! I'm 12 days post op and the mental aspect is starting to set in, but not for long!!!Hunni what we did is well worth it and will pay off!!! I'm down 21 pounds in 12 days!!! Hang in there!!! We are gonna get through this rough patch????????????

You'll feel a lot better after the drain comes out. It did wonders for me. Hang in there. You are not alone!

I just want to give you a hug!! You did it! You got what you have been fighting for and now you are on the path to health and happiness. Thank you so much for sharing your inside story with us and I wish you the easiest and happiest of recoveries. You are going to do great! We are in your corner????????????????

You'll feel a lot better after the drain comes out. It did wonders for me. Hang in there. You are not alone!

I can't wait for the drain to come out!

I just want to give you a hug!! You did it! You got what you have been fighting for and now you are on the path to health and happiness. Thank you so much for sharing your inside story with us and I wish you the easiest and happiest of recoveries. You are going to do great! We are in your corner????????????????

Thanks! I appreciate the support

ShareeB I'm 9 months post OP and 90 pounds down! You will get through it girl and get there in no time! Hang in there. This is what you have to look forward too!!! IT IS SO WORTH IT!! You are not alone and we all went through the stall, the mental changes..but we made it... NOW.. I don't care that I can't eat much I love the new me soooo much!!! HANG IN THERE!!!!

Edited August 2, 201511 yr by Queen P

@ Queen P...you look AMAZING!!????????????. I feel the same way, I know I will not care what it takes, or what I can and cannot eat, I want ME back and I want my life back. I want to feel good inside and out for ME. You are such an inspiration! Way to go girl! Keep it up!

@@The Candidate....what's this drain you speak of? This is the first time I've heard of this ... Thanks

Not every doctor uses them. Part of the reason I chose mine is because he did. It's a tube attached to a plastic bulb that they put in during surgery. It allows drainage material, blood and stuff to drain from the body to the outside bulb through the tubing. If you watch the video referenced above you can see one. In the hospital they empty it periodically.

Mine was removed before I left the hospital, but some are sent home with it, and it will be removed later. For me personally, I just wanted any drainage to be outside as opposed to inside.

@@The Candidate....what's this drain you speak of? This is the first time I've heard of this ... Thanks

My Dr does not use the drain, so that was one less thing for me to worry about ????.