Thank you so very much for the support, you all are truly nice people, it's nice to know there are people on my side and I wish everyone the bestest of luck on their journey as well. I'm a 27 y/o single girl. I'm divorced 1 year and am actively pursuing a very accelerated degree. I'm very successful in my career and I figured out something. This is the only thing holding me back. People say don't expect problems in your life to go away, well, this is my only problem!!!! Being heavy is it. Heart disease runs in my family, asthma obesity. My mother had the open surgery 1 year ago and is doing great, it's like having a support system a phone call away. I love you mom! My first letter is sent....'m waiting for approval still, I'll post when I get an answer! HUGS to everyone waiting!