suez, Ijust had my surgery 8/4/05 1 week ago today!!! I"m down 15 as of this moring!!! The first few days were very painful, and I had to stay in the hospital untill 6:30 pm on 8/08/05, due to low grade fever, elevated white blood cells, elevated heart rate ect. but I'm doing great now. still some pain in the belly area. I live very close to and would to meet you. are you going to the group meeting at st agnus next wenesday? If you are I'll be sure to say hello. sheby