Kat -- my thoughts are with you today on your surgery. I too had Kaiser Permanente (Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana), and had surgery with Pacific Bariatric (Dr. Zorn) at Scripps Mercy on October 31, 2001. I am now down 60 pounds (just shy of my 3-month mark). You will do just as well! Once you are home and healing, I would love to hear how you are doing. Please keep me updated as to your progress. All my best, Tammara