Sammie,
I wish you the very best; a speedy, problem-free recovery and a rapid weight loss.
I am one week ahead of you with a surgery date of November 28th -- in Phoenix AZ. However, I grew up in the Denver area (Arvada) and will be there for a friend's Thanksgiving wedding.. and then surgery a few days later back here in AZ!
How lucky we are to be getting a chance to start a new life!
Kimberly