Whew, glad you got that worked out. Had me terrified for a moment there. 

got both ways covered. worst case scenario, there is always a cdta bus. lol

Nope, I have my surgery scheduled for Nov. 30th. The 20lb loss is from lean & green and Medifast. I stopped drinking soda reg/diet on Sept. 15th. I still drink with meals, though i know that's coming to an end. What has been difficult for me are things like the food network channel, magazines, days off from work when  i get bored, or am watching tv and all i see is food. I still drink coffee, I'm allowed 2 cups a day, no sweetener and skim milk. BUT it's so worth it. I already feel a difference stamina wise. If and when I have a craving for something, but I know i'm not supposed to, I make it as fat free and sugar free as I can. Like a sugar free pudding, or some greek yogurt (this will be your saving grace because it has way more protein than regular) I also cheat with pickles, dill ones because there are no calories or fat (but sodium retains water so I only munch if I can't get my mind off of it.) These are in no way your doctor's orders, but If you absolutely have to indulge, it's better this way. Good luck, keep me posted.

 I'm from upstate NY. Binghamton area. You? I have my family support meeting on the 29th. Then I have my group meetings in december on the 6th, 13th and 20th. I am trying not to get overly excited about this until I have an approval and a surgery date. I have applied before but got denied by insurance. Now though, I have a new insurance and they cover the surgery sooooo, here's hoping. Where are you at in your program?

Hello everyone, I'm finally home and feeling good.  Also had a hugh hernia, who knew !!!.  Drinking drinking. 4 days in my new life , WOW