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Hi, I had my surgery 5 weeks ago and am feeling great!!!! It wasnt as bad as I thought it would be at all....of course the first 2 days were uncomfortable but just try and take it easy. I hope you have some help.....I dont have children so it was much easier for me. I wish you good luck and want you to know that I think this is the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. Hang in there, Ellen

So, I had my surgery on Monday the 18th and came home from the hospital on Thursday. Have to say the staff at the hospital was wonderful.....too bad I got the roommate from HELL! Is there no such thing as hospital ettiquite????? This woman was so loud and obnoxious....on the phone constantly, swearing and just an over-all b***h. Made my stay almost unbearable....the staff felt so bad for me and tried to get me out of the room...but they were full. Anyway (thanks for letting me vent), everything went well and I am feeling pretty good....except for the Gas!!! OY>>> I am so lucky to have a wonderful husband who has been right by my side the whole time, changing my dressings, forcing me to drink the dreaded water, etc. Am even going to venture out tom. and go to a baby shower for a while....think I can liquify some cake..LOL! want to say Thanks for all the well wishes you guys sent me and for your words of advice. This is a journey and we all have a story to tell.....mine is just beginning and I am so excited but have to rememebr this is not a quick fix. There is lots of work ahead but one day at a time sounds good to me right now. Take care, Ellen

Hi March Sleevers, well I had my surgery on Monday the 18th and am doing great. Home since Thursday and everyday I feel a little better. Will see the Dr. On Tuesday and get this drain removed, will make my hubby happy as he has been changing the dressings:) Was so anxious about the surgery and now its over with...YEAH!! Hope everyone is well, have been thinking about our group and sending good thought s to all. Sharing this journey has been good for me and hope to hear from all of you about yours. Ellen

Hi Kate, My name is Ellen and I live in MA not far from the NH coast. I cant believe I am saying this but I am having surgery tommorrow!!!!!!! It seemed like it would never get here but it is....I am nervous, excited, anxious and more. The two week liquid diet before surgery has been the hardest part for me but I have lost 14 lbs. Will be updating my profile as soon as I feel up to it, which I hope is soon:) Ellen

Thank You chardgrl, I will keep you posted

Hi Rose, My name is Ellen and I am having my surgery on Monday!!!!! Its been a long journey but Im almost there....excited, nervous....you name it. Will keep you posted!

Ashley i am on day 3 of my liquid diet and am ok....not really hungry but am missing real food. drinking lots of water seems to help. surgery date is the 18th and can't wait. let me know how you are doing and keep thinking how good you will feel after......and look too:)

Hi, I am new here too and my surgery is on March 18 so I have not started the 2 week fast yet...March 4. Not too happy about no food at all but am trying to prepare mentally for it. Is that possible? ellsbells