hi Mary, I feel like you are a friend, have seen your great progress, continue with success, I am now 1 week post-op from Dr. Needleman and I feel great. go back to see him on the 25th, curious as to how much I have lost, great to have the support of your family and this great site, isn't it. maybe we can chat sometime soon on the telie. e-mail me would love to get know you better. take care and happy losing!!!! Charil