@Anandamae.... I had to change my mindset on the surgery, I felt like it was cheating. However, now after doing all my research and walking the path of becoming a sleever, my thoughts have for sure changed! There is a lot of emotional, psychological, and physical stuff that goes into this. I have been approved by ins and am waiting to be scheduled for my surgery:-) thank you for sharing your experience, it has been an inspiration:-)(-: