Hi Bob - get on the blogs some more between now and surgery date. there are some really awesome posts on here about what people have experienced and went through after surgery to lose weight. I start the process of getting approved Monday and I am praying that everything goes through. Coming from someone who has been on almost every diet known to man since 1989...I'm where you are, tired of dieting - tired of constantly losing then gaining it all back...tired of not being the best, healthiest I can be. Be excited that you are taking control of your life and doing something that will not only benefit your activities of daily living, but your family's as well. I will say a prayer for you. God Bless you and good luck - PS...keep us posted! :confused: