Hello all, I'm sorry that it's taken this long to post an update,<my halo did slip a little>. But, I bring good tidings:) Irene came through her surgery like a trooper! She was released from the hospital thursday morning and is doing great:) She is off all pain meds and has Loads of energy. Her sister is comming for a suprise visit this weekend, and Irene plans to take her to one of the Largest Malls in the area & go shopping:) Best of all she is back home with her Husband Charles and her 2 children:) I met Irene tuesday afternoon in the hospital and had a nice chat with her, it seems we have several things in common aside from weight issues. I am very glad to have met her and Especially happy that she will be my Angel:) Please continue to send messages of encouragement to help her along her journey. Sending Warm Healing Skinny thoughts to all:) ttfn Angel in Training:)