Well I'm home and feeling great. The surgery went well; 40 minutes top. So far so good. This is my first full day home from the hospital so I have to rely on what I've learned to make it through this day. I read a thread prior to my surgery where this one lady kept posting, sip, walk...and something else under every message. That stuck in my head and I believe that's why I'm doing so well now.

I was walking the first day of surgery. Walking is KEY. In the hospital you will have an IV so if you can't drink a lot your first two days its ok. The medicine pump they give you after surgery helps to relieve the pain but it also makes you really dizzy. I preferred the liquid pain medicine better. Everytime you get a dose of pain medication get up and WALK. WALK, WALK, WALK. It helps relieve the pain.

My only complaint thus far is the GAS PAIN. OMG it's relentless. Water gives me gas. I can't tell if I'm full, in pain or have gas. I really didn't anticipate this at all but this too will pass. If there is no struggle there is no progress. I just thought I'd share with all of you who are about to undergo surgery. Good luck. Remember to sip and walk just like the lady said.

Well this I have learned...my mother and my daughter was not happy that  i choose the by-pass surgery. One day (my mother works at a bank) this lady came in and my mom asked her how she was losing her weight. She then told my mom she had gastric bypass. They discussed the surgery and talked about it even after that day. My mother called me and gave me her number so that I would know what to expect. Every since then my moms been at ease with this whole thing. My daughter, not so receptive. I think my mom knows that if I don't do something the weight will eventually make me very ill and she sees how reclusive i hhave become. So my advise to you is find somebody that has had the surgery and have them talk to your mom. It help tremendously to have your mom as a major support link! I wish you the best good luck with your surgery and I will keep you in my prayers...sheree

Hey Everyone, I just went to my pre-op appt on the 9th and they gave me a surgery date for the 23rd! I was fine that day but now Im freakin out, I jus realized thats in less than 2 weeks and I have 5lbs to lose by then. I cant seem to keep these last 5lbs off for surgery so anyone with tips or tricks send them my way please!!! Im 25 and Ive never had any surgeries before so Im sooo anxious and nervous about it. I know its the right thing in my head at least, but Im having all the "what if" thoughts and "am I making the right choice" ones too. My family is kinda supportive but wanted me do get LB instead so theyre not happy about it. I guess any encouragement at this point would be greatly appreciated Thanks everyone!

I too will be having my WLS on the 16th!! Excited but nervous.. Anyone having problems with their liquid diet?? Found protein drinks they liked?

I find if I drink more water it helps a  lot. I'm on day five of the liquid protien. Good luck.