Hi Elizebeth,I know how scared you are but you really will be surprised how smooth everything goes and that it wasn't as bad as you thought.I had my gastric bypass done on 11-5-01.I ALSO had my gaulbladder taken out to.I'm doing great i've lost 47 pounds. that is what I look forward to every week to see how much I've lost. I want to tell you try not to worry so much everything will be fine. the lord will take care of to you.is'nt WLS a wonderful place to go to find out all the information and to know your not alone with this we are all pulling for you. god bless. NANCY M.