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Hi serenafish, 10 days to go for the big day! yay! I was where you were not too long ago so know exactly what you mean. It's exciting and empowering while also being scary as hell. I was fortunate enough to have a relatively pain free recovery, the only pain I had was in my back from lying on it for a long time and in my shoulder due to the gas. The pain lasted for the first 2 days or so, after which I just had mild discomfort for about 2 weeks. I still struggle with water, cannot have more than 3 glasses a day and even that's pushing it.. but then I've always had a problem drinking water so may not be as bad for you. Head hunger is a problem, but as you said the mind is like a child screaming for food, it is also easy to distract. What works for me is trying on old clothes, reading, and if it gets really really bad, I leave the house and go for a long walk, away from the temptation of food! lol Glad you found a protein you like in advance, will make your life much easier, I was initially on some really horrible powders given by the doc and hated every minute of it. sorry for the long rant and best of luck for the surgery! Let us know how things go

I tolerated the choc unjury prior to surgery but since then I don't care for it. I am doing the best on the clear isopure.

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Cheryl! Happy birthday to you. You are doing super. Enjoy your day and evening out. Maybe you can call it your 1st birthday since you have a new and better body now. Love, Arlene

Congratulations!!!!!!!! You seem like you have your head on straight and focused to succeed. It's great when rings fit. My original one from 42 years ago fits again and my other 2 newer ones with ring guards are big. It is great. I have a necklace I wear almost everyday and that hangs down more. The gas after the band is awful, happy your's is gone. Keep up the good work.

me 2.... nervous but ready!!! I start on Monday for 3 weeks then solids!! Best of luck to you TD41

Thank you ladies! This is such a liberating experience. I am so looking forward to the rest of my life now!

Who was your surgeon?

Hallo Vicki I am a fellow UAE resident,much older than you and from South Africa.You seem to be doing great!

Thanks for sharing your blog. Sounds like you are doing well. I am sure we all will miss bread. But it is for a higher cause(us) I am afraid of those protien powders. They sound disgusting. Good luck with your blog