Hi Maria,
I'm writing from South Jersey, i noticed your from New Jersey also. I will be praying that everything goes great with your surgery on the 27th. You look good in your pictures and i know you'll be happier as you loose the weight. i'm scheduled for the 30th of this month, so i don't have any advice. but i can say "That he (God) who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it." God bless, and don't get nervous from a latin sister, yolanda