Had my surgery on 10/4. I am currently down 14.9lbs. My surgery was not bad at all. When I woke up I literally looked 9months pregnant again because of how much air they pumped into me. That was by far the worst out of the whole experience. I slept pretty much the whole day due to the meds they were giving me. But was able to get up and walk a little. The pain from the surgery didn't hurt or the incisions. The next day they took me off of iv fluids and I was able to walk 3.5 miles that day. And felt much better. Everyday things are easier and gas has started to almost go away. I'm getting about 40oz of fluid and 60 grams of protein in now.