Gail,
I just read your profile, what a journey!! I see that you were touched by my brother John's life, and his passing. Please know that you have the EXACT attitude that John would have wanted you to have. BE STRONG, GET HEALTHY....John believed, to his core, that WLS was a wonderful tool, John was just to ill to survive the recovery period. He told us, in his last post, posted by Luana,
"For my brothers and sisters still struggling, keep the faith. This disease does not have to be fatal. I am looking over you all from my place in Heaven and if God allows me to do so, I will lend you the strength you need to persevere."
So know he is there, as we all are for you.
I am also in the Bay Area, I would love to meet you. Check out my profile, and let me know if you would like to hook up. (I also have some fun family pic's on my profile, some with John and his sisters!)
Love,
Ter. :fairy:
Congratulations.