Wishing you a great recovery....hugs.... I too had a hernia repaired!   Mona

I am telling most people.  There is only one co-worker so far that I felt uncomfortable sharing with.  I just think about how laughable Star Jones was when she would not admit to having the surgery.  I feel better about being open about it but am not going to post signs or talk to people that I know will be annoying about it.  Surprisingly, so far most people have just told me that I look rested and well, like summer agreed with me (I am a teacher).   My big question is how much I am going to share with my students as they are sure to comment on the weight loss.

Yes, I noticed the same thing.  I had my surgery on Monday and had done the preop diet for 2 weeks before.  I have the constant "sugar-free" taste in my mouth.  I find if I brush my teeth more ofen and drink water instead of crystal lite, it goes away for a while.

Good Luck!

Congrats! That's my date too, I'm thinking of changing the date I celebrate my birthday to my surgery date because I feel that I have been given a new lease on life. Best of luck to all..

Hi there

I do feel your pain, I am currently 6 days into my liquid diet and 2 days until my surgery.  I pray daily for the strength to make it. I also have found major support in my family and friends, they call and text me daily "just to check up" and that really helped me. I also fixed a big breakfast for my co-workers in my pod as my way of saying "I'm sorry" for how horrible I would be the week before my surgery. And it worked they all joined in to help me. They didn't talk about food or eat at their desks and 2 of my friends joined my on the liquid diet!! Their support was invaluable to me. As I get to the end of my journey I feel my resolve weakening but I know that its mind or matter so I just won't give it!