I am on the losing side!!!! WOO HOO!!!! It's been a long week (I am exactly one week post-op), but it has been getting better every day. I actually sat up from a semi-reclining position today without grunting! LOL AND (DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!)...I've lost 8 pounds so far! I am so excited! I still feel all bloated (my abdomen), but that will go in time. I wanted to thank everyone again who signed my surgery page, and Kim O'Connell for being a great angel!