Hi Kali !! My name is Melissa and I am a Military Mom. I was just sleeved on Aug 1. 2012 and I am down 18 pounds. I live in the DFW area and my surgeon was great. So far so good. Surgery went fine and post op has been a breeze for me. I was very apprehensive as my surgery date was approaching, but I knew it would be the best thing I had ever done for myself once it was all said and done. My son is stationed at Ft. Carson, CO. He will be home in Novemeber for a visit and I can't wait for him to see me on my journey to becoming healthy again. Good luck on your surgery and keep us posted