Well I am four days post op and am beginning to feel better. My surgery was scheduled on Monday for 10 am but I went in early. I think I was in surgery within 30 minutes of arrival. I had a delay in the recovery unit as they were waiting for a bed to open up. So I was there for two hours. I have trouble anesthesia so I was vomiting a few times over the course of the afternoon until they found some anti nausea medication that helped.

The overnight stay wasn't too bad other than having to get up every few hours and use the restroom. Everyone said I was doing great since I was able to get up and walk around alot without any problems.

Coming home wasn't such a problem either. Everyday it is easy to get around (mainly up and out of bed because it is difficult to use the abs since that is where all the stiches are). The pain is much less than previously. I read a post about taking some gas-x and that has helped alot also. I have been using a heating pad on my back to helf relieve some of the gas pain.

Eating hasn't been an issue. I eat when I feel hungery and stop when I am full. Maybe a 1/2 to 1 cup at a time every 3 hours or so. Jello, cream of wheat, cream soups, and pudding. I am also trying to have a couple of protein shakes a day to help make sure I get protein but that isn't as easy.

I feel like I will be ready for work on Monday. Today I have a bad headache and wonder if I can take any tylenol? Other than that not too tired or sore.

I weighed myself this morning 211. When I went into surgery I was 213.8 so at least I am down. Prior to the pre-op liquid diet I was 218. Every lb counts.

So far no regrets.:thumbup: