Thanks, Molly. It's been a long haul, but it's so worth the effort. I wish you success!

Thank you for the compliment! I am proud and happy. And, I am getting healthier every day!

Thanks for taking the time to send the nice message. I am proud, happy, and healthy. I love the new lifestyle and all that goes with it. I wish you continued success in this adventure!

Thanks a lot for ur wishes

Hope your surgery went well and you'll be on your way to a new life.

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Thanks for the quick response! I am a bit scared but more excited than anything else. I just want the weight loss NOW! Today is my last day of complete food freedom! I have been dieting for 7 months and I am down 47 pounds and I decided the other day it was time to take a few days off since I had done so well. I am so ready for this actually the "over-eating thing" no longer has any appeal it just grosses me out! I want to be thin and have my teenage body back- Well maybe my teenage+4 kids+30years-100pounds=Tomorrows Body!

I'm doing well thanks.

The rest of the day following the surgery I was ok with pain meds. Got up and walked 2 laps of the floor twice. Slept really poorly that night (I am always a bad sleeper) and felt miserable on day 2. Not due to pain or anything, just cranky, irritiable, weepy. Managed a good night sleep last night and went home this morning. Not on any pain meds since 4am (it's now 3pm for me). I'm moving slower than a slug, but am moving ok, not terribly uncomfortable or anything.

The day/night before the surgery I was very scared, second guessing my decision, and of course, what if I die?! Woke up the next morning (thank you sleeping pill!) calm and ready to go ahead.

Am having a bit of protein shake now. Yesterday I had jello, broth, and milk. Had some babyfood apples and strawberries today. Not feeling pain in my stomach at all. The biggest incision site, where they pull out the stomach, is causing a bit of pain, but Dr says that's from the stitch.

All the best with your surgery!