Hello everyone my surgury is scheduled for sept12th with Dr WASHINGTON and I'm already dwelling on the what if's and I have a 3 week pre op diet as well but like Jafter I have a considerable amount to lose 145lbs and heart problems run in my family. I have a 12yo and 20yo son and a beautiful wife OF 14yrs (that weights 108lbs and eats anything she wants) I want to grow older with. I know there are risks and sacrifices but I feel sure the route I'm on now will surely cut my life short So I hope I can get support from people on the forums to keep me from wimping out. Lloyd