Well, a few weeks ago, I attended a WLS Seminar at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT with Dr. Raftopoulos.  I really liked how he presented the seminar so I booked my first surgery consult - which I went to today.  It went great.  I met with the Nut, Judy, and she is WONDERFUL.  Then I had my appt with Dr. R.  I am so happy I made the choice to see Dr. R.  I had researched other CT surgeons but wasn't really impressed...then I happened to stumble across Dr. R's name on the OH board - thank goodness.  He is so nice and very kind.  When I asked questions, he answered them without making me feel like I was putting him out.  I left there feeling really excited.  I have great health insurance that doesn't require any type of MD followed diet, so it looks like I will have my surgery in November as long as I can meet all of my pre-op heckpoints.  YAY!