Good luck! I just had it done on December 1st....feels like forever ago! (in a good way) The first week or two were rough, but I was prepared b/c I'd been following some support groups online. Then, I just turned a corner and really felt FINE. What's wild is that the way I've been eating would've bored me in the past, BUT the surgery seems to have temporarily shut down all cravings, all hunger -- it has gotten food "out of my head." I'm surprised at how much I have to REMIND myself to eat. My biggest challenge is simply getting in enough water -- sounds simple, but getting in 64 oz. daily is harder than I thought! Am following my Dr.'s plan to the T -- and things are going great. So good luck - just remember that the first few days kinda really SUCK. And your stomach looks horrific!! (I looked five months pregnant ; ) but I am 8 weeks out and am AMAZED at how quickly the body heals. OH, and don't weigh yourself for a while after surgery. There's no point to it. (lots of fluctuating) AND don't compare yourself to anyone in terms of weight loss. Just do your best. Best of luck!! I know I'm a relative newbie, but already feel like it's worth it.