Rikka, I read your 7/19th post about what your youngest son said after looking at your before and after pics. I couldn't help but laugh. that was so funny. I just wanted to send best wishes to you on your wls approval process, May you have a short wait and a approval also. Try to stay focused and POSITIVE always, doing this will cut down on the negitive thinkings and the what ifs. Hang in there cause I tell ya, it's wonderful on the losing side. My wls was 12/6/02 NO COMPLICATIONS and as of today I have loss 125lbs, YAY!!! and have more to go. I tell ya, all the compliments are great. check out my profile when you have time. Hang in there hon, your day is coming and you will be a loser before you know it. ~*~Hugs~*~