I have my surgery scheduled for Aug 20 -- and my mind is going through a strange emotional cycle. I almost feel like I am in mourning for my old way of eating. As I savored a heavily frosted cinnamon roll today I didn't feel guilty -- it almost felt like a "good bye kiss" Sweet sadness. I seem to have unusual cravings - like a last wish kind of cravng. I know where you are coming from Randi!!! Kudos to both of us for doing something for ourselves though. Blessings.