So, 4 days post surgery! I am doing very well and it has not been as bad as I thought it would be. I've taken pain meds only 1 day after coming home and anti-spasm meds a couple times. The process I went through to get the surgery was very well done and I was taught everything I need to know and feel confident I can do this. I'm already glad I've done this. I know there will be hard times ahead with relearning how to eat, etc. But I am looking forward to that.

I chose to tell no one I was planning to have this surgery. I didn't want to argue with people about my choices. I had researched the surgery and surgeons for a year and a half and felt I knew what I was doing. However, a month before the surgery I told my 2 sons and their families and two friends. One of those friends DID argue with me and it made me glad I didn't tell anyone else. But all the others were very supportive and happy for me. I'm sure now that I've done it I will eventually tell people. But no announcements at this time. I don't need their advice or negative comments. Will just plod along and take care of myself.

I really am not hungry but after 4 days on clear liquids I find that I really would like some "real food". I'm drinking a lot of broth to scratch that itch. I have lost 10 lbs from 2 weeks before surgery to today. This is the most encouraging thing for me as I've been so discouraged these past years trying and trying to lose and only being able to lose like 3 pounds in 3 months!

Onward, I begin!