Good luck with your surgery. I was very nervous during the 24 hours leading up to it and almost chickened out at the last minute, but I didn't and am so thankful that I had the surgery (Feb 2008). I've lost 135 lbs and reached my goal weight and have never felt better. That's where you'll be in the near future. Just take one day at a time, obey your doctor and nutritionist, and feel the joy!!! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!