Vicki - Congratulations on reaching such a wonderful anniversary - your "new" birthday (and Happy Birthday also!). You are always an inspiration to me with your posts here, and I only hope I can say that I've reached my goal at MY one year anniversary (i'm 2 months post op now, down 51 pounds). Your family sounds like a wonderful, caring one, and I'm sure they appreciate you - even if you're goin' through heck with your resolve to quit smoking. LOL Good luck and keep posting! Lisa