Hi Dex! Welcome to the AMOS site and congrats on having your surgery!! Happy RE-birthday to you! Way to go on your weight loss!!! You are on the "Other Side" and now join the ranks of the losers. We are like a family and we're here to support each other, lend an ear and not judge. Many people are here to help you along the way. Don't be afraid to ask questions! We are all in different phases of our weight loss and can offer you many different opinions. Check out the site as it has so much information. You've made a wise choice joining AMOS! Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey. Hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ - Lap RNY, 12/09/03 -52 lbs -In Loving Memory of Momma Angel-