Hi Countess and Congrats on your recent surgery!! and I wish you the best on your journey through WLS and beyond. I think you are in good hands with Dr. Thrift and the Barix Team. If you would be interested in joining an online email support group for Barix patients (pre and post op), please let me know! We are a great group, full of fun, friendship and support and best of all...WE ALL follow the Barix program! Hugs and God Bless~