I was later in getting in than most because of a clerical error - it's a long story.

But the point is, try not to concentrate on the the wait time - it'll drive you around the bend. You're in, you've been referred - it will happen and you need to try not to obsess over the clock.

I think it's safe to say that you will lose weight, but I guess the devil is in the details.

It's certainly a worry for everyone here to some degree, and it worries me if I don't put it into context.

I have read a lot on this (as have we all, I suspect) and I have seen widely conflicting stories on how much appetite to expect, how much loose skin to worry about, how much and what you need to eat and people who lost no weight and people who were losing too much weight.

Here's what I know for certain;

- I will be physically incapable of eating as much.

- It would be exceptionally difficult for me to take in as many calories unless I decide to drink corn syrup straight from the bottle.

- I know that I must exercise, and that if I do so, I will lose more weight.

So while there are a million internet things that would make me worry, the thing I always hang my hat on is that for the vast majority of people, this makes you lose a lot of weight. As such, the chances are really in my favor.

I feel very good about my prospects when I look at it that way.

Yes...I actually had a recurring dream that I only lost weight off my face!! LOL Thankfully that wasn't the case!

Before they gave me the date, I was calling weekly.

I always felt bad for the poor woman tasked with answering that number - she always sounded like she had just been running...

I wish there was a website with information .... I know they are so busy.... lol I called and she said she confirmed everything on Oct 14...didnt' realize that was a confirmation so.......we are all set ... OMG....LOL