Congrats, Charlotte, that's great! I'm down 24 lbs total, 9 of that since surgery, so you're ahead of me! I'm sorry I missed you at the clinic yesterday. After getting the staples out (OUCH!), I was just wanting to get home as fast as possible. If I would've felt better, I would've waited for you. I'm so happy that we're doing so well! Rae

I had my surgery on Feb 5, 2007. I came home on Feb 9. I can relate with the ride home and the pain. It was 1 1/2 hr. ride home and was very painful. But as the days go by I feel much less pain. It is like every day gets better and better. I found the sponges with water were my most comfort for my dry mouth, it got sooo dry my tounge would want to stick to the roof of my mouth. If I had to do it all over I would, pain or more pain, I feel the end result is worth it.

Also, for the record, I've lost 12 pounds in the week since the surgery. I weighed 352 before the pre-surgery diet, weighed 330 the day of surgery, and now weigh 318 today, 9 days later.

Had the pill not kicked in when it did I would have backed out of the surgery. I cried and cried through the entire pre-op stuff. Right now, I'm in pain. Way more pain then having a c-section. I came home yesterday but the ride home was a nightmare. With every bump I felt like my insides would split open. I had the surgery Monday but still have not eaten anything. I had the worst dry mouth ever. Do yourself a favor and bring a small squirt bottle to the hospital with you. Taking a sip of water may not be what you want but to spray your mouth wet is wonderful. Would I do it again - nope. Way more pain then I care to endure ever again!!!

Congrats on only a few days left! It will fly by!!! Best advice is having a positive attitude and walk walk walk!!!!! Take care! Jillybean