I have to say that I had my doubts.  I mean, I did my research before surgery and I kept thinking "I'm gonna ROCK this!", but deep down I was sure I was going to fail. 

That being said, there are a few things I need to improve upon.. one of those things being PROTEIN!  I know.. it's very important.  I DO get most of my protein in, but not as much as I should.  *sigh*  I WILL improve.

I went for a walk this morning.  Just a quick jaunt around the block, but I just felt like I had to MOVE! I have so much more energy now than I did before surgery.  And the best news?  Here it comes.. ya ready??  I stepped on the scale on the afternoon of the third (when I first got home from surgery) and I weighed 264.4.  I stepped on the scale today and I weighed 248.6!  That's a total of 16 lbs in FIVE days!!  I realize that some of that is the liquids that they pumped me up on at the hospital, but keep in mind that 262 was my preop weight.   I have been drinking enough to keep my urine clear and taking my vitamins.  I get in as much protein as I can. 

So.. all in all I would say that I have no regrets!  I am pretty much pain free, the weight (at this point) is just melting off and I feel great! 

Love to everyone,
  ~Punkie