Wow, thanks so much for telling most of my story also. i'm so happy for you and myself as well as I am just starting my journey to the bench, LOL. You have a wonderful story of perserverance and soon a tool for permanent victory. I'm on a no carb pre-pre op testing and the likes diet and finding time to reflect about the changes that will happen in my life.
At first I thought this was a waste of time removing the carbs but I resorted that sooner will help the later in my transition. You will do great because you never gave up!!