I'm Nov 17th & now that I have my date, I'm really starting to feel that this is real. I was silly & since there were no pre-surgery weight loss requirements for me I was afraid to really do much to embrace my new life style. (Or should I say I was milking every moment until told to do otherwise). My doctor just recommended exercise, so later that same say, I joined planet fitness. I have a coworker who joined with me and my son goes with me. Its been 1 week and it is something that I really enjoy doing with him!