I had surgery at 11:00 yesterday. Minimal gas (no shoulder or back pain, etc.), only two incisions, 1 hour in surgery. I am already up and around (more like, up, around for 5 minutes and lay down for 10). I had some percoset (sp?) for the first day and then one small one for a cab ride home. I am sore but ok. I am not hungry but don't feel much restriction. (I stocked up on amazing soups and was dying to have them last week and now I am not hungry!) I was given a bunch of saline and I hope that accounts for why I GAINED 6 pounds in the hospital! Ouch. (how dumb is that to check?) I am slowly sipping a wonderful, warm cafe con leche and have managed to finish maybe 1/2 cup in 2 hours.

Congrats and luck with your journey. It is very exciting. :-)

Welcome to the other side! We look forward to hearing about your progress.