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I am still feeling ok.  I have pain in my stomach when I eat solids or swallow pills.  I had an upper GI Xray and lab work this morning which was fine.  I am told this will pass.  I am also very sensitive to temperature.  I can't eat or drink anything that is below body temperature.  I used to need ice with everything I drank, now I need everything heated.  It is a bit of a pain when I am at school or not near a microwave, but I'm managing. 

I am down 29 lbs and haven't had any nausea or vomitting.  I can sleep on my belly now.

I had bypass surgery on Tuesday January 11, 2011 in the afternoon.  I came home yesterday.  I had to stay a couple nights in the ICU due to some problems maintaining my oxygen level.  Surgery itself was without problems.  I feel great.  My pain is well controlled.  I am not hungry or nauseous.  I haven't thrown up even once  (I hope that is a trend for me.)  I am still taking pain meds regularly and have very little energy but I don't feel sick at all.  Wishing all of you the great experience that I have had thus far.

I have been kicking the idea around for a couple of years now.  My insurance now covers the lap band...which is the option I wanted.  I need to get my butt in gear and lose 20 lbs so I can do it.  It should be easy at my size but of course if it were easy...I wouldn't need surgery right? 

I am setting myself a goal starting today to make this happen!  I am open to support, feedback, suggestions.