Hi Kathryn - Well I am as new as they get to this WLS also, so I thought I would come by and wish you all the best with your surgery and a very speedy recorvery. I am as excited and scared as you are without a doubt. I just received my surgery date also. This is the first time in my life that being called a loser or calling someone a loser is acceptable and we will both be one soon. :-) Best Wishes.