hello fellow NJ lady...
i read yout thread and felt so sorry for u. to have to go thru that and now feel like you are starting all over again must feel so discouraging. BUTTTT it is sooooo worth the wait. your surgeon has only your health and best interest in mind, and you shouldn't feel discouraged in any way. You will get thru the 4 week

liquid diet and be just fine.
i am actually pretty local to you i think. I lived in Howell for about 13 yrs and moved to the jackson side of toms river about 3 yrs ago. I am a year out and by no means an expert, but if u need a 'surgery buddy' i am here.
all my best
Michele