Hello all.........MOM here.  I will occasionally pop in for an update.  So surgery was Wednesday the 18th and I can only say it was nothing compared to having my gallbladder out 3 weeks prior.   I am glad I did not do those two together.  Band surgery was great (as great as any surgery can be) except for two bouts of nausea!!!  Double yuck!!!!  I really think it was from some of the pain medication. I didn't take anymore pain meds after the last bout and have had no more nausea since.  So after getting home Thursday afternoon I really just took things slow.  I made sure I was up and moving around the house every hour or so. (One of the most important things to do is MOVE; you feel better and of course its good to prevent blood clots and whatnot.) This weekend was busy as usual.  Saturday morning the 10 year old had a morning football game.  Made it through that with no problems.  Spent the rest of the day hanging around the house.  Sunday we decided it was time to break out---we headed to the Zoo.  It was a beautiful day for a leisurely stroll.  I had no problems with that but did check out quite a few benches to rest in between exhibits!!!!  So with all that what about food?  I am on full liquids right now and so far its been ok.  I have been having a small sugar free hot chocolate with Unjury each morning.  I like something warm first thing in the morning since cold stuff feels like it constricts my throat and upper stomach.  I had the usual yogurt, jello, soup throughout the day.  This soon after surgery its really just a few bites at a time throughout the day and we can't forget WATER, WATER, WATER.  I keep a bottle with me all the time.  I can't drink a lot at one time so I just drink all day in small sips. So all in all I can't complain and I just wanted to pop in and say hi to the blogosphere!! Thanks for reading!