Hi Tisha...I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to the OH CA board. There's lots of great people here and a wealth of useful info. Just jump right in and ask for help if you need it, or better yet join us at the next get together. If there's any questions you might have feel free to e-mail me. I live in Whittier, so we're practically neighbors! I had my surgery 3/29/05 and am at my goal weight of 142. My highest "known" weight was 262. This was the best decision I've ever made for myself and my son. Anyway, I was checking out your profile and it seems like you are "good to go" and I wanted to wish you all the best. Strap yourself in for the ride of your life. God bless....