Hi, I'm also from Connecticut. I hope to have open RNY in June 2002. I'm a bit anxious after researching this for several months. All I cna say is keep the faith. If this were so simple, something would be wrong with the surgery. God has given us a cross to bear, as he did so will we. And WE WILL survive. A new life...it won't be easy at first just give it time. I love this quote I found online one day I hope you can appreciate it too. Love ya "MAKE DECISIONS BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE FOR LIFE, NOT BECAUSE YOU'RE AFRAID OF LOSING IT"