Thanks again to all the helpful comments and discussions throughout this process. Had my GVS on the 27th, and the procedure went great. I feel very blessed.

The only real pain I’ve had to deal with is the incision where they cut into the muscle to pull out the stomach, but even more so, the gas they pump into you. But getting up and walking around and using heat on my stomach has really helped relieve a lot of this. I didn’t realize how long the gas pain would last though. Still have some but it’s much better then before.

And having a recliner at home is key also. I found lying in bed was just not comfortable, so the couch it is for me, and I don’t mind one bit lol. I was scared and almost cancelled but the thanks again to all the encouraging words here, this was the right decision.

1 minute ago, md73 said:

I was scared and almost cancelled but the thanks again to all the encouraging words here, this was the right decision.

I think I've said the same thing to about 50 other people with impending surgery.

Don't pull out, I tell them all, as I had a few moments of doubt and negative reflection too ... but the assistance with getting past the years of problems I have had with motivation has been well worth it.

I hope and pray that I will be (eventually) the successful loser!

Glad you're doing well:)

Nice to hear you are making such a good recovery!