Hi Lark, I am having RNY at Rush on 1/15 and I read your nice comments back and forth to Kelley....I wish you well and I have learned alot from reading all the comments. You are very knowledgeable and prepared and that helps all of us reading these comments. I live in Indian Head Park IL, the La Grange area. You are probably the most near-by person I've read about having the surgery....I will keep you posted. As of today I have all my liquids purchased - broth and Propel, etc. I am getting excited! Best regards to you - Midge