Hello all you wonderful people. I am officially home and "post-op". Gosh, it feels so good to say that. 99% of the people at that hospital were great. You know there is always a couple of people who are ignorant by nature, but mostly everyone treatly me beautifully. Had my surgery friday, August 9th - open VBG. Long incision line - stapled and the pain is totally bearable. I am more weak than anything else. I am shocked at that part. Guess I had forgotten how much surgery takes out of you. Had a slight complication the day after surgery my heart raced for no reason. Moved me into the step down unit and I saw a team of cardiologists and had a run of heart studies - everythig turned out just fine though. I am just weak, weak, weak, but truly thankful it's over and I made it through just fine. My family and husband have been pillars of strength for me. I adm on a full liquid diet for the next 2 weeks and it's funny, I don't even feel hungry. I cannot manage more than a few bites of soup or jello - but I manage to get the fluids in anyway I can so I don't dehydrate myself. Thanks to all for the supportive and brightening messages! From here on in I know I'll feel better everyday and when I weight starts peeling off I know it'll all be worth it.