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Hi ya'll!! Well here I am 6 days after getting to the other side, and I have to thank all of my friends here for all the support. The journey certainly has its ups and downs (every commercial is about food and I'm on liquids for 3 weeks!!). I ended up having the open procedure and although the surgery went well, I will say if you have the option of a Lap, DO IT!!!! I will update again soon..Luv and Hugs..Donna