Hope your journey for you Lori will be all you expect. I am also new to this forum and have my first seminar next Tues eve. I am so excited. I have tried everything as well as many of you here and need this surgery for several reasons...main one is for my health. I am 5'2 and weigh 224. I have other medical issues due to this weight so its a true blessing for me to no in this journey. Anyone from ROME ga? Would live a mentor/partner to go through this together. My bf supports me in this although most of my friends just don't get it. I can't wait!