Well, I turned 33 on the 10th and had my band done on the 11th. Thought my birthday would be pretty depressing given that I only had liquids. But was too excited about op. My last memory when drifting off into anesthesia was of my anesthetist telling me in his very camp voice. "You are gonna be a hot mamma by Christmas". Gee, that sounds good.

I am now 4 days post op. Starting to feel human. The liquid diet isn't worrying me too much. Made a Thai Pumpkin Soup today which...