I made it!!
My birthday and rebirthday were together on Sept 21st...Happy Birthday to me! I am happy to be at home. I was released 30 ours after surgery with no stiches (external anyway), no tubes, but I will admit to some pain and discomfort. My five year old daughter said to me when I walked in "but mommy you went there to get healthy and skinny, but you look the same only tired!" She will obviously be my cheerleader throughout this weight loss juorney. But my kids and husband know that this will be for a much happier healthier me, which will make a much happier household!