Hello Newbie and Sunnymama10, I too just joined, tonight as a matter of fact. I have two older children 26 and 30 and am a grandmother, they too are not thrilled about me doing this. They feel that I need to try dieting more seriously. I don't think they understand, what we understand. I am tired of being the one out of breath and feel this is my second chance to do it right this time. I have one more phone conversation in two weeks with a dietician and then my paperwork goes to insurance. I will keep my fingers crossed for you both and please keep your fingers crossed for me too. Us new kids have to stick together. ha ha.