44 Yo Mother of 2, Gastric Bypass Winnipeg Canada

I've been heavy, and climbing since the birth of my youngest son, 22 years ago now. Every year I would creep up 10-15 pounds, leaving me at 5'7' and 326 lbs.
Never having been an exerciser, I resigned myself to the fact that I would remain overweight.
I became diabetic, and then insulin dependent, then resistant.
My GP and endocrinologist referred me to a program in my province, that was doing a study on the long term health effects/benefits of weight loss surgery and those with diabetes.
After acceptance, I waited on the waiting list for 2 years before being invited to attend my first seminar describing the process.
They certainly laid out that there were going to be expectation placed on those who would eventually receive the surgery, and they were going to be life changing.
I was to begin exercising regularly and attend a series of seminars on healthier attitudes towards food, as well as working closely with my doctors leading up to my surgery.
I began to swim, the program required that I spend 30 minutes a day having some form of cardiovascular exercise. I also bought a recumbent stationary bike for my home; for times when I could not make it to my local pool.
I spent the first month convincing my body to cooperate, then, strangely enough, after all those years, it became a routine I was not hating. 30 minutes flew by, and about 6 weeks in, I was up to a full hour. Monday through Friday, every week.
I also changed how/when I ate. I was still using insulin, of course, but I was having smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day, leaving me using less and less insulin, and no sugar spikes whatsoever.
Then my pre-op date came and my surgery was booked. September 29, 2015. The day that would invariably change my life.
That was last week.

It's done!!! 6 incisions all taped up, and I am home from hospital, one day post-op.
In terms of pain, I am more uncomfortable than in pain. Difficultly taking deep breaths, tenderness in my upper chest area (where they pull the liver out of the way of the procedure internally) and a couple of inexplicable bruises on my arms and shoulders that would seem to have no bearing on the surgery itself. (?)
No residual sore throat from the breathing tube used, and I am drinking and talking just fine.
I have not used insulin, per doctors orders, and my sugars are stable, if a touch high. Considering I was on a sugar water IV drip, not so unexpected, really.
Nurses were great, and my super supportive husband never left my side.
I have not needed any of the anti-nausea medication, nor have I taken/been administered anything for pain. Do not think I am being "brave" or a "hero"- I am a certified chicken- and if I needed the pain meds, I would have no qualms about taking them!
Moving a little slowly, there’s a strange “tugging” sensation inside, but nothing that isn’t to be expected.
I am able to drink enough to be going pee regularly, if not a little infrequently compared to usual. I am taking in about ½ cup an hour of water, and trying to get protein fortified liquids in as much as possible. (Coconut milk and protein powder usually).
Finding myself still groggy and uncoordinated from the anesthesia, and moving slowly.
Looking forward to my shower tomorrow!!

Well, we took off the bandages and I had a much anticipated shower!!! No bleeding from the port sites, all is healing very well.
The residual pain from my liver being held out of the way is receding rapidly, and coughing is not uncomfortable anymore. The strangest part was the liver being held out of the way by some medical tool, I hadn't given that any thought.
I am out of the fog, and feeling much more myself once more. I can do my walking and drinking without having to "rest" too much in between.
I am still on thick liquids, lots of protein powder in everything...
My sugars have normalized, and I could not be happier!
Other than all of this, I am moving about more readily and just feeling stronger. REALLY looking forward to having something more "chewable"; since I am waaaay over Boost and protein shakes!
Wish me luck!!