I think everytone will agree...you have already started your journey to good health.

Congratulations. I am excited for you. I am sure everything will turn our just fine. Think positive thoughts and remember to follow your doctor's orders.

Everyone here will be rooting for you.

Thanks, it is so helpful to read about others going through the same thing. I know I'm not the only one dealing with these feelings.

Hello all,

Well, I made it through the surgery and am now 5 days post-op. I'm feeling pretty good today. I have dropped 13 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet until today. I figured I would try some cottage cheese the other day, what a disaster that turned out to be (note to self...stay away from cottage cheese). thank God, it was only half a teaspoon. When I mentioned this to the nurse that called to follow up with me after surgery she said, well, I'm glad you didn't say a donut. Seriously?? A DONUT?? I think that would have killed me! Anyway, I have adheared strictly to my liquid diet again and am doing fine. I do have some cravings but nothing that I can't control. I'm not hungry like I was before the surgery which is a little odd for me but welcome non the less. I had some issues getting the recommended amount of fluids in the beginning but don't seem to be having any issues today. The biggest issues I would have to say was belching (it would come half way up and get stuck...painful) and the pain where the port was placed. I can't say anything else is a problem.

Well, I guess that's it for now. I'll check back in a day or two. Hope all is well with everyone here.