Congrats to you Susan. My surgery was 8/10 and I'm home recovering too.

Sending prayers for the rest of you guys as well.

It's finally scheduled! 8/31/09 the first day of the rest of my life! Looking to start getting my protein drinks and vitamins. Which is the best?

I have not been scheduling and have been very hit or miss.  My liquids are slimfast, broth, water and 8 oz juice.  That is that.  I have been doing a protein shake but it isn't even on my list.
It doesn't help that I live in a HOUSEFUL of people.  I mean 9 people eating and on different schedules.  That is what is killing me.  I think if I were alone it would be better, plus I have 3 kids to make sure eat. 
As for being hard well for me personally I am struggling.  However as I mentioned above there are many factors at play, and I am a full time student at home for another 2 weeks for summer so I am at home a lot of the day.  I wish I were out and busy, I don't notice it that much when we are out and about. 

Mona

Hey, I am doing well and thanks for asking.  Healing pretty easily and not experiencing hungar except the emotional kind.  I know there is a lot to learn about living with the band and I am excited to have it mastered.

But first, I must finish my 3 weeks of liquids and 3 weeks of soft foods...I can't wait.

Shannon

Hey, August WLS people -

I am have been home for 3 days from my lap band surgery and am doing well.  I am on a 3 week liquid diet which seems daunting but unless I see food advertised or catch a whiff of something, I have no cravings.  It is an emotional craving and not hunger.

So far, my big learning is that hydration is key to feeling good.  Yesterday, I only drank about 10oz. of water and I woke up headachy and weak.  I really concentrated on sipping all day and by tonight I feel pretty good.

Also - I haven't needed pain medication during the day although I have taken something at bedtime.

Good luck to all of you.

SD