Greetings from Provincetown!
Welcome!
I noticed from your profile that you're getting your WLS from BIDMC, and since that's where I had my WLS, I'd be happy to offer you my experiences (short summary: ALL FANTASTIC--I love all the folks in the Bariatric Surgery program!)
My SO and I have friends who own a place in P-town (we were there for their backyard wedding in '04), and we're due for a visit sometime this summer; it would be great to meet you when I'm in the area.
And welcome to the GLBT board! Birder's most recent announcement seems to have struck gold!
Best,
Steve