HI AMOS family~ I tell you since my coming home from the hospital my life has not been easy. I elected to not tell my family because they would not understand and two I did not want their bad energy...I needed to keep my courage up. Since then they have figured it out and well to make matters worse they feel Im selfish for not telling them I could have died and that I did something that was bad. And, they have decited that the emotional rollercoaster that I have put them through is too much and are dis-owning me. Too much fun huh~ I knew this would happen and to be honest from past battles with my family they have always disowned me if I did not conform to their ways. The dont understand Im 30 years old and far old enough to make decisions on my own. Ohhh well, Im 5 days post op have some minon pain with the incision(sp) but over all managed pretty good. My doc has terrified me with dehydration but as I see it I will try to get as much as I can and not worrie about the rest. I have my sports water bottle with diluted c-lite and jello cups, broth, pops, and tea...I discovered warm liquids are soo nice...I am feeling still moderatly weak but think as the days go by I will be fine. Sorry to vent to you all but I needed to vent..lol. Lap RNY 8-12-03 Dana