Well, I have surgery scheduled for Dec. 3, and am a little nervous. I am looking forward to losing weight, but not the surgery itself. I have never had anything more serious than outpatient surgery, and have not actually been admitted to a hospital since I was about 10 years old. However, I will be at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego and have been told that it is a very good hospital. I have my final meetings with the dietitian, surgeon, and anesthesiologist on Nov. 30. Look out, world! Here I come!