Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. What a wonderful Holiday Gift for you...the gift of life free from fat! I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Your in excellent hands with Dr. Boe and the entire BTC staff. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be *MELTING AWAY*!! Hugs and Blessing from a Michigan WLS sister~ (RNY 2/8/02 -133# from 369 to 236) PS...if you would like to join an online support group just for BTC patients across the USA, let me know!