I need some info about what I have done!

I have many friends that have had this RYN, never thought it would be me, I wasn't a normal RYN patient, I have Lumbago, and Scaitra, My Doc told be back in April about this but I thought, They would accept me cause of my friends that had this said I had to be 100 pounds or more over weight first, well I wasn't even 80 over, including the Fluid that I had, and I had alot of that, wore a size 5.5 in rings and couldn't fit a 9 on up to my nuckle. After dealing with the fluid, and taking the highest dose of Lasix, and no relief, I contacted Dr. Bolar in Lexington KY. I went June 7th for my consultation, and a had my surgery on the 16th. While in the Hospital, I really thought I was DYING! Just a smoker for 4 years, and had put them almost down but no quite fully, But I was honest with my Doc. I had many regrets at first but OMG as each day goes by I am getting better at this. I still have my wanting some real food! But it is slowing going away. Any one out there has any suggestions please let me know. I weighted in at 204 pre op, and now 179, Question is Do I feel better, YES not cause of the weight but because of smoke free and Fluid free. No meds other than the vitiams I have to take and before the surgery I was on 16 different meds everyday. SO even if (I know I will though) I wasn't too lose anymore weight I'm happy with the results of no meds and no fluid. I still could use alot more info about the post ops that I am heading for. Would love to hear from any of you with advice or suggestions. Kathy