Hi MJ, That is good news.  Now the waiting for the surgery is going to be the hardest part!  Have you had your appt with the dietician?  You will want to be prepared for what you can drink or eat.  I started to journal my progress by taking pictures and then take pictures every month to note the progress.  I find it hard to notice the weight loss, but my friends have (i didn't tell alot of people).   As for the surgery my doc had me on a 2 week semi-liquid diet  ( 2 meals slim-fast and one meal)  and then day before all clear liquids.  My surgery was routine but i stayed overnight which is nice because the nurses wake you up every two hours to take your blood pressure, take your temp or check the incisons.  All you really need is loose fitting clothes to wear home ( i wore a cotton cami or like an undershirt so I wouldn't have to fiddle with the bra hooks) and shoes that you can just slip into.  I took a book and magazines but slept most of the time because of the morphine. hope this helps, if you have any more questions ask away.  Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Monisha

Hello. I live in Nebraska and am interested in WLS. Im scared, but need to do something drastic. I am severly obese. How hard is it to get approved. Insurance wise? Please help.

Hi Hazel, I will be mailing information to all the support groups. I will put you on my list. Mona

Hey Mona, send me some details on this Bolder Boulder walk.  It just might be up my alley. Hazel

Hi Everyone, I am trying to get people together to participate in the Bolder Boulder in Colorado next memorial weekend. I would like to get people to walk the course. If you are interested let me know. This will give you a chance to train before the event next year. Mona