Congratulation Debbie, Your time is soon approching. I had surgery on 9/20/03. I felt everthing that you are feeling the anticipation, the anxiety, the fear, the excitement, all of it. I will pray for a speedy recovery and for God to be with you. It will be rough for a little while, but just as child birth, it is all well worth it in the end. The first three months were kinda hard, more mental than physical, but with time and patients, you will be 200% better. I have gone from 252 to 164. A size 24 to a 14. It will all be worth it in the end. Best wishes and I will look for your post. Melissa