David, Have the Greatest Ever this Monday!! It's good to see more men out here on AMOS. We make up a samall minority of the folks having weightloss surgery, but typically do much better at reaching our goal weights quicker and with less hassle due to male physiology. I’m just dropping by to let you know that there’s a huge crowd of strangers out here pulling for you and holding you in our prayers. May you have a famously successful surgery and a record-breaking recovery! Best Wishes- Dx