Hello Laurel. I am Jacki.. also a fellow PA'er. I wish you all the best tomorrow on your surgery. I had mine on Nov 4th and I am feeling pretty perky now. Foods are going well and I am healing. I am sure that you will do fine.. keep in touch and post when you are feeling better. Everyone here is always willing to lend support and answer questions. When you feel better, come over and visit the November 2005 Support page and the PA message board, both here at Obesity Help ... we'd love to hear from you! Take care again and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Jacki K from PA