Congrats on your approval. I just had my surgery on 9-30-02 (last Monday) I feel great. Just learning what a mental thing this food can be. I thought I knew but now I know. I wish you the best of luck. If you have any questions please let me know. I know I had tons before I went in. I even almost backed out of having the surgery at the hospital. They gave something to relax me and boy did it. I was so relax that I didn't know what was really going on till got in recovery. I won't tell you there's no pain and you might wonder what you have done to yourself, but remember that first day after surgery that I told you it gets much better as soon as you walk and stretch some. You won't feel like walking but you got to make yourself. One hint of advice, I don't know if you ever had a c-section or lap before, but when you are getting up, have a pillow to use when you are getting up. Helps give your stomach some support and helped me some much everytime I got up. Good luck!! You will love being a loser.