Hi Everyone~I am Ashley and I had my Lap RNY on August 17th. Exactly 1 week ago today. WOW! It was a "picture perfect" surgery according to my Doctor, and for that I am thankful. I *think* I have lost about 12 lbs. I have to buy a new scale though so that may change. I am still VERY sore on my left side. I sleep with the heating pad and on the couch b/c it seems more comfortable than the bed. I think the first couple of days out I may have overdone it with my kids. I have a 18month old and he has been the most difficult part (lifting/not lifting etc) anyway, I have been blessed to have a Mom who has come over every day this week. She picks up my house, takes care of the boys, picks up my dd from school. It has been the most helpful thing. I am really looking forward to feeling better so she can stay home and rest! My dh has also been very helpful with the kids when he is home. I am so thankful! I keep thinking maybe one week from today, I will be feeling Great! I sure hope so. Anyway, the only WOW moment I can even think of, is that WOW~ I had surgery! After thinking about it and working on it for 1 1/2 years!! It is done! I can't believe it. Congrats to everyone who is post op and GOOD LUCK to all of you pre ops!

Kelly, congrats to you...I'm so happy for you! I'm 5 days till WLS and am feeling really scared. I hate pain, in fact, I'm a mean person when I'm in pain. Any advice for me? Your WLS sister, Carrie

Congrats to you! In 5 days I will be a "Loser"... How do you feel? Do you want to share your experience? Thanks! Your WLS sister, Carrie

Hi everyone, Thanks for all the good luck wishes. I am starting to experience scattered thinking that accompanies my anxiety level. Today I messed up two things at work, and felt awful for it. I know it is because I am driven to distraction by everything. I feel like I am entering the Twilight Zone, or another dimension. Kind of like "Beam me up, Scotty." I know this journey is going to be the ride of a lifetime, and I know I am ready. I just hate the anxiety that I am experiencing along the way. Just wanted to drop in and say "I am still here, and waiting, and hoping there is room on the Loser's Bench for me on Monday." Hugs, Trish

Hi I am Bren and I had surgery Aug 14, I ended up in ICU the first night due to a anesthesia problem. But came home on my 3rd day, and have felt fine since, but I am worried because I dont have much hunger all day long, but at night I guess the head hunger sets in. When I do eat, things I am allowed, nothing seems to make me sick and I seem to want more than the 4-6 spoons I am allowed. Not sure if that is normal or not. My pre surgery weight was 250 and I am down to 234, so a 16 lb loss so far, I worry because so many ppl seem to be losing it faster than I am. Guess I am just still real nervous I will do something wrong. Wishing you all the best of luck!