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Just got back from my post-op appt.  Everything's looking good.  I have some extra bruising that makes him want to see me next week.  Otherwise, sounds like the pain is normal for 5 days post-op.  It's that darn big incision in the center...ouch!  Feels like something is going to rip apart!  Later!

Well, surgery was Friday and today is the first time I am on my computer to update.  Friday came and went so quick.  My surgery went fine.  I even had both Dr.s Meguid and Hawasli do the surgery.  Best of both worlds.  Only took 45 minutes.  Of course, pain involved with surgery but they keep you medicated well.  Went home after my swallow test on Saturday morning.  Yesterday, I finally felt like a shower.  Today, I am able to sit at the computer for a little while.  (There is some discomfort if there is any pressure on the incision sites.)  I have been eating my liquid diet.  Wasn't really hungry the first 2 days.  Hunger started coming back yesterday.  Last night I slept through the night with no pain meds.  I was so excited.  I hated to wake up with the need for meds in the middle of the night.  I took some at 8am and went back to sleep until 11am and just took some more about 15 minutes ago.  I am glad to see I am coming off the pain meds.  I know vicodin is a good pain med but it tastes nasty in liquid form.  YUCH!  (I was also taking it every 4 hours around the clock the first 2-3 days.)  I have had surgery before and know that day 4 is the magical number for me.  And it is again.  I am trying to feel like I am more than just a blob on the couch today.  I did a small load of laundry (no lifting involved).  Ran the dishwasher.  I feel like trying to carve a pumpkin for tonight but I might need a nap first.  Darn meds make me so tired!  Just up and walking is a great feeling. I will say I had doubts the first 2 days home.   Was surgery the right choice?  As the days go by and I start to feel better, I am sure this was the choice for me.
P.S.  I see Dr. Meguid for a post-op visit tomorrow.  I need him to approve me to go back to work.  I was supposed to go back tomorrow but am glad he said to wait until I see him.  I work 12 hour shifts so I need to make sure I am strong enough to handle it.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN ALL! 

I am getting a little nervous about tomorrow now. Pre-surgical screening called yesterday and said they had not received my surgical clearance. I had to scramble and get a last minute appt. today with my PCP and have an EKG and chest x-ray. What a pain! He said he never received the request for surgical clearance. Oh well, it's all done now and I just have to show up tomorrow morning and have the labs drawn before the surgery. Biggest bummer today....Aunt Flow came to visit....what the heck? Anybody have that problem? What a pain! Anyway, if anyone is reading this...wish me luck. I can't wait to be a loser!!!

Okay,  I gave in.  3 days pre-op and I decided that I could post my face and body on the internet.  I needed to, in a way.  I've been afraid about people knowing me or recognizing me and I didn't want all the intimate details of my life out there.  (Mainly, my weight!)  Then, I realized that the only people probably looking here are people just like me.  I can't imagine (or choose not to) that there would be people out there just looking for heavy people so they can point their finger and laugh.
I put a picture from my 20th high school reunion last year for my avatar.  I felt it was halfway decent.  Problem is, I gained more weight since then.  See my pics...  I hope to be replacing with a much slimmer version of me shortly!
By the way, the liquid diet hasn't been bad at all until about ...TODAY.  I am dreaming of chewing food!  I have not strayed in any way.  Not one  nibble of anything since Oct. 13.  I have lost 14 lbs since then and can't wait to have the scale move even more.
I want to meet people who have had the lap band or will be getting it soon.  I have been trying to find people around my same date so we could kinda take this trip together.  I would love to hear from anyone else who might be able to give me some advice and encouragement.