Angie,
I just wanted to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. I'll be praying for an uneventful surgery and complication free recovery. In looking at your profile about the 200lb comment versus your current weight of 332lbs, I can definitely relate! I started at 330lbs. I remember just wishing I could get back to 200lbs. I am just about 19 months post op and in the past month I've reached a new low of 196lbs. I just want you to know that your hopes and your wishes are not mis-placed and it is a wonderful feeling! See you on the losing side :-)