Congratulations! It's an exciting feeling to know that you are doing something good for yourself. I'm at the same phase that you are in right now. I'm having to follow a 6 month diet plan (per insurance) before I can get the surgery. I'm about 2 months into my diet right now. It's nice to be able to talk to other people who know exactly how you feel and are going through the same trials. Best of luck to you!