Lauren, I hope all is going well in your new journey. This website is one of the best - I learned alot from the caring people here. Also, when you have time check out WLSindy.com, it is a website for pre and post-ops for Central Indiana - I use both websites for information, I like OH for the journaling and that it has people from all over the world, and I like WLSindy because it is great to meet people in person to go walking, biking or just for talking. Good Luck, Kelly