Hi Kimberly...it went well thank you. Pain was minimal and well controlled with pain meds for 5 days or so. I did have a little "buyers remorse" around the 3 and 4th day but that has gone away. I had some trouble with pain upon swallowing but it worked itself out on day 5 or so. I awoke on day 6 post op and felt human again. I haven't gotten my stamina back yet, feel kinda lazy, and do feel I sit around too much but that may be a little depression setting in. I've only lost about 9 lbs. so far, was 205 on day of surgery and today was 196, but my abdomen is still somewhat swollen (left side) so I know I'm still recovering from the surgery itself. Wednesday will be the start of my 3rd week, follow up with doctor the following week and he should release me to pureed food (for a week) at that time. Kinda getting sick of protein shakes, SF popsicles, fudgesicles (sp?) and water. Have gone out a couple of times and had broth of soup that was on menu, that tasted good...My birthday was the 17th...no cake for me this year...but this was my present for myself really. Its strange though, I thought I wasn't supposed to feel "hungry" but I do have a sensation of hunger sometimes, do you? Let me know how you did and any issues you are having...

Hi, How did your surgery go???? I hope everything is well. Mine was good. Feeling a little stronger every day. I see we were are only a day apart for surgery's. Have you had any major issues? Lets keep in touch, sorry it took me so long to reply. Have a great day.

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Hope all goes well today and you have a speedy recovery.

thanks so much for your post...woke up this morning with a UTI (urinary tract infection) have left message with surgeon's office to see if its ok to go ahead with surgery, he's not in the office until after 2:30 so am waiting to hear back. But I have been very calm up until today, now I am getting a little nervous, wondering if this is the right decision for me..everyone has been supportive but I know they all don't think this is necessary for me. I'm a little afraid of screwing up a pretty great life (except for this weight) and I keep thinking, will I be able to sip, sip, sip for the rest of my life? Will I now have heartburn or reflux for the rest of my life (which I do not have at all now)??? so many questions are going through my mind right now...I need to settle down...

Good Luck as you prepare for your surgery tomorrow! Positive thoughts and prayers for a beautiful sleeving and speedy recovery!

Best wishes with your surgery!!

My surgery is July 2013...typo and don't seem to be able to go in and fix...