hi colleen,we are so fortunate to live in a time where wls is an elective surgery and an answer to our obesity.i am so happy that we have found oh.com & the mi. messege board for our support and are able to share our obesity problems with folks that totally understand what we are going through cuz they been there themselves.it makes our journey a little bit easier. i congratulate you on your decision to have wls and better your life.i will keep you in my prayers for an uneventfull surgery & a speedy recovery. i also pray life after wls is all you ever dreamed it to be and more. good luck and god bless"