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Thank you, @ and @@Inner Surfer Girl for sharing what you know. I will be talking with my nut about it soon. Hoping to be ready for bypass in February. I appreciate your comments.

Hello! I'm from Longmont. Hope to be scheduled for surgery in February 2016!

Hi butterfly, it looks like I may have a February surgery too. I, like you, was also originally disappointed in the six month wait. Now, I am glad, so that I can get started with some new habits to help me on my journey after surgery.

@"toasty" - wow! Thanks for sharing those statistics! Very encouraging and motivating to have that info.

I am considering gastric bypass surgery and currently following through with all of the pre-surgery requirements. I have been heavy all my life. I feel like I have done every diet there is without reaching goal weight but coming close a few times. I have never kept it off, as so many of you can probably relate. I think that gaining the weight back is my biggest fear in this whole journey... I am very glad to know there is this supportive community to embrace others with these similar struggles.

@ - I have know problem with you "hijacking" this thread! I'm just glad to know there are others out there with similar concerns and struggles. Thank you for sharing part of your story!

Thank you, Grace. Sounds like you thought it through and are definitely making the right decision. I am very happy for you, and I hope all things go well!

I am just starting this whole process. If everything goes as expected, I could, possibly, have surgery in March.

Thank you for asking this question. I am considering surgery in a few months, and this was my main concern. How does the procedure, and then the weight loss, effect one's voice for those who sing.