Thank you all for your well wishes! Sorry for the delay in replying. I have been studying for my nursing exam. It has been almost 4 months since my surgery and I have lost a total of 72 lbs. It has not been an easy road. I still am unable to drink water without something in it and food is stiil a everyday challenge. There are still so many things I'm unable to tolerate. I will say, If I had o do it all over again, I would in a heart beat. It has been years since I fit into a XL shirt and I love it. I need to consume more food daily, but my doctor stated everyones tolerance to food is different. Good luck everyone and keep up the good work. Remember, the weight didn;t come so easy, so it going to be a challenge to take it off and keep it off.