Hi Lonnette - just a note to congratulate you on your surgery and recovery. I noticed you had VBG. Is that so? If so, did you choose it or is that all your doctor does? I'm having VBG on 4/29, but my doctor won't do the "gold standard" RNY on me because I have a large umbilical hernia and have previous scarring from a gallbladder surgery. I'm told VBG is less invasive and an easier recovery, but I may not lose as much weight with it as I want to. What were you told? Are you walking for exercise yet? What are you eating? I have so many questions, I hope you don't mind? All my best wishes to you. Sharon