Hello Ruth, just wanted to wish you luck with your surgery we are have our procedure the same day. Always remember sometimes life leads us in directions that are beyond our control and our weight is one of them. It is at these times, most of all that we need someone who will quietly understand us and be there to support us. I want you to know that I am here for you as we walk into the new direction our surgery will point us in. Dreams can come true if you take the time to think about what you want in life. This surgery will bring a major change in our body but not our mind. The mind is the part we must work on ourselves. Remember to get to know yourself, find out who you are, choose your goals carefully and be honest with yourself.