Hello to all! I got home this afternoon from the hospital after a fine lunch of soup and applesauce. Thanks so much for the well wishes and the prayers. It was as rough as I expected. I do not tolerate anaestsia well and spent the rest of the day getting sick. The next day was much better. I did not have to use the "button" too much and was in and out of bed by myself. I started passing gas Wednesday night ( I know,sounds gross, but it is important!) The weird thing is, I DO have an appetite. I guess most people do not. I did find that decaf coffee does not taste so good anymore :(. Hubby bought me some Glucerna, which is rather tasty. Well, I am off for now..will post again soon! BTW, I did go from 256 to 247 as of yesterday. I know it may only be fluid, but hey, I'll take it . Hugs - Sheila