Christina, I am so excited for you to begin your new life. And it truly is a new life. I know you can face it with courage and strength, and utilize your new weight loss tool to the utmost. I am 2 weeks postop, and am settling into a new way of living. It was a bit disconcerting at first, but I seem to be getting the hang of it now. You have made an important decision to increase the quality of your life, and we all salute you. Best of luck to you. Joan Kalimuthu