Thanks!!

Honestly I feel pretty good!!

The soreness is almost gone, and I am just a little sleepy. :)

 Feeling a lot better this morning, it went easier than I thought it would. :)

 Thank you. :)
I am excited...and still nervous.

I hope I'll be able to eat everything I eat now, just a lot less of it.

Especially sushi!

 I am here and finally have a surgical date, the 16th.

I am both excited and scared.

Any advice and/or sites to read up on things would be appreciated!

 Thank you. :) I spoke to one of the staff and they want me to do a sleep study ASAP.

I DO wake up a lot, and thought it was allergies....maybe it's sleep apnea.

 Thank you. :)

I imagine they did not look at my presurical weights. 

I also assume that insurance wants to make this as difficult as possible, so they don't have to pay.

 Hi Tom,

Thank you very much for the detailed reply, it was honestly what I was looking for.

I have been reading the forums and they are admittedly scaring me a bit.

I have been working on weight loss for years, I have managed to lose 60 on my own and am a regular exerciser, but I tend to yo yo diet/lose and regain.
This time I am ready to lose it all for good.

I was considering a sleeve but the doctor I am working with thinks I would be happier with the realize band.

Thanks again,

HC

 Hello!  I am new to the forums and hopefully having my surgery soon, pending insurance.

Any tips for me?

I am excited and nervous at once. :)

How long should I expect for recovery?
How long did you have to wait to start exercising again?
Is there any food you absolutely cannot tolerate anymore?

Thanks in advance!