Amber, I want to wish you the very best.I had my surgery on November 12,2001. It has been 6 weeks and I have lost 60 pounds and would,nt change a thing .I hope you have Leah in ICU as your nurse , she is the sweetest and most compassionant nurse.... the others are great as well ! Good luck and God bless you !!! What a WONDERFUL way to celebrate the New Year ahead of you...