I am also scheduled for Feb 3 for an open RNY, I can't believe how fast that day is coming. I think about it every day, as I do each difficult thing I think, next summer this is going to be so much easier! Simple things like tying my shoes, or going up and down the steps to the family room. I'm sending my 14 yr old skiing this Fri, I plan to go with her next year! Good luck to you and I will say a prayer for both of us.