Hi all, I've been consuming a lot of content from this site and even downloaded the app for several months but I told myself I'll only officially join after I get my surgery date and that day is today!!!! I'm über elated, beyond bliss happy that I too will finally restart my life as it was. My surgery date is August 28th (my second birthday henceforth) and I can't wait. I have a bunch of questions already answered and I'm sure with your help I'll have more answered. I'm having family fly into town for two weeks to help me out while I transition and they're all excited for me too. Here's looking forward to a more svelte, healthier me. I'm including a picture of me as of yesterday. Amen.