Hey all. Glad to find this forum. I am just short of a month, having the procedure on 12/30/10. Dr. Neil is very good, and I am anxious to get this rolling full steam. Due to weather and illness, I haven't had my post op visit yet...........28 inches of snow does that, but, I am so glad I decided to do this, even if it came out of pocket.What was the hardest part for all of you when you started. Mine has been hunger. Also, I really need to change habits if this is going to be successful. How did you all manage that?