Well, thank you to all who sent me support through this website. You will never know how much I appreciated those messages in my last nerve filled days! If I could have only known how well it would go! I am truly blessed. Surgery lasted 50 minutes, into my room an hour and a half later, and walking an hour and a half after that! I am horribly bruised, but they are not painful. The only pain I had was the first two days post op due to gas bubbles. Once those passed, I have felt wonderful. I had to stay in Houston a week (required by Naaman) and walked every two hours all week long...by the end of the week, was able to mall walk/shop for 3 - 3 1/2 hours a day! I ate only the allowed broth, water, juice (once a day), and Propel and have never felt hungry since surgery I was disappointed at the scales today, though. Lost only one and a half pounds. I was taking fluid pills pre surgery and not now. I think that might be why. Maybe I should take them again? Any suggestions from anyone? It is wonderful being on this side. Had broccoli cheese soup today (was cleared for the Creamed Soups and Cereals diet) and never knew it could taste so good!

Good luck with your upcoming surgery.. it will be the best decision of your life.. remember to take each day one at a time.. dont rush anything.. drink lots of water, keep up protein intake, and walk.. Keep us posted.

I am having my surgery at 3pm today and I am sooooo excited!!

Hi, this is Angela's sister, Rosemarie. Before she went for her bypass surgery yesterday, she asked me to post how she's doing. I haven't been able to speak to her, because she's now in ICU. But my parents were at the hospital, saw her, and said she was doing good. Granted she was on a bit of morphine, but I know she'll bounce back just fine. If anyone wants to write her, she told me she'd probably be online by this weekend (depending, of course, on how she feels). I would be glad to field any comments and/or questions, and forward them to her, if you wish. Rose

Funny you mention pretzels, which I have never liked. My husband and I took our grandkids to a local beach the weekend before last and as my granddaugther was getting into the van I held her pretzel for her. Without thinking to took a bite, chewed, and swallowed. I was shocked when I realized what I had done. I also thought it was pretty funny. Fortunately. i had not side affects. I hope you continue to feel and do great. Take care. Jacque Lap RNY 07/11/03 313/290/150(goal)