Hi Maysters, Well I came home yesterday and I am doing great. Everything went very smoothly. the only complaints I have a a very sore back I think from sleeping in that awful hospital bed, and how totally unrestful being in the hospital was. Home is 1000% better. Not hungry, started stage 3 today yummy instant breakfast today. Now I start to see if I can get in all my fluids. Monday after the surgey I spent some time in "what the hell did I do" land but that has passed I am feeling pretty well for a 55 year old! you youngsters should do fine. Cheryl

Hi Erica It doesn't really matter what surgery you have done. Prior to the surgery you will feel many mixed emotions. Happiness, sadness, depression, doubts etc. This is all very normal. I am 6 days out. I had a lap RNY done, because in Canada, the lap band is not covered. If they had both been available I would most likely have gone for lapband, because it is reversible. However, statistically, it is not as effective as gastric bypass, (or so I have read). However, some people will also regain their weight after gastric bypass. No one can really tell you what surgery to have. Your family doctor and surgeon can tell you which one is safer, if any or better for you. It is a difficult decision to make. I am currently having problems with "mental hunger". Depending on the type of personality you have, I have an addictive personality for food/carbs/sugars could make a difference on how well you would do on either surgery. You are doing the right thing, by researching! Maybe if you write a list of pros and cons for each surgery type and went from there. Good luck and keep asking questions. Dianna PS I am 45 years old, and with my addiction to carbs and using food as comfort, I doubt that I would have faired very well with the lap band. TAke CAre

I don't have little ones, but my husband and 16 year old fended for themselves. They were very supportive. I found that I wasn't really hungry after the first couple of days so that made it easier. I am 6 days out and able to cook for my family again. I am not hungry at all now, post surgery. Spend some time taking care of you. Try getting your stuff ready for when you come home. Do you have your new diet requirements handy? Look into getting your protein powder and drinks etc. I was given some nice small bowls, shaker bottle, baby spoons (to control how much you eat at once) and measuring spoons for gifts while in the hospital. Boy were they ever helpful. I actually went and purchased more so I only had to do dishes once per day. I found most of these available at a dollar store. Good Luck, and Safe Recovery Dianna PS I also started walking to help with the recovery.

I love your user name. Well, it should be day 2 post op for you. I hope all is going well. Just a head's up, you will gain water weight from the surgery, and IV. I gained over 5 lbs and finally lost it by post op day 5. Hope your pain is minimal and you have a quick and safe recovery. Please let me know how you are doing. Dianna

I have been going through the same thing. Today is the first day I am actually have excitement. My surgery is in 4 days. (it's after midnight now LOL) Oh did I mention I can't sleep? HA HA Hang in there. Nicol