Hiya Jeri! Sorry I haven't called but during the day it seems like I run constantly. I am trying to find a place to live closer to DM so the BF doesn't have to commute so far each day, and trying to get moved, after I find the perfect place, before my surgery date. Guess I can spend my early post-op recovery time unpacking boxes! LOL Just wanted to tell you CONGRATS on the 36 lbs, and not a WORD about it ONLY being 6 weeks. You should have better elasticity in your skin if you lose a little slower. Just remember that. And, muscle weighs more than fat so you are probably loseing fat, but building muscle. So there! :P Big (((HUGS))) and I will call as soon as I have a bit to talk at a decent hour of the day! Elizabeth