I had surgery 11/29/12 and have had a rough year. I just finished reading the book by Alex and I sooooo wish I had read this BEFORE my surgery! I have been my worse obstacle...bad food choices, lack of knowledge, lack of support, lack of exercise. I have been unfilled three times this year and finally get to be filled again on the 16th. I am determined to make this work and with the help of this site and the book I know I can do it I am located in Washington State.