Hi, Bren: Congrats on your surgery. Had mine done in Southepointe Hospital 1 Sep 00. They treated me wonderfully. Hope everything goes as well for you! If you are really nervous and scared when you report in (well, duh, weren't we all!), ask for something to calm you down. Whatever they gave me, knocked me out and I slept from pre-op to ICU! Good stuff! Try to remember, you will soon be on your way to a new, skinnier life! You and your son will be in my prayers and thoughts. (((HUGS))) Pat