I have a surgery date of October 8. I am so happy I cry about it regularly. I am a self-payer, unfortunately, but I believe it will be so worth it. We will have over a 3rd of the cost saved by the surgery date and borrow the rest. I know it's a big expense, but when you put it in perspective, it's really not, it's MY LIFE. I look forward so much to my future. I am so sick of battling my weight. It's been this way my whole life.