Hello! I am excitedly waiting for my surgery date, which will probably be in August. Just finished the pre-surgery clearances this morning with my PCP. Weight / body image has been an issue for me since age 11. You name it, I have tried it -- not just once but many times. It used to be the same 30 lbs I would lose and then find again. But that 30 lbs turned into 80 extra lbs and diabetes/high bp/chol. Now, at the age of 64, I am ready to change my life! I am very motivated by reading others' success stories. In particular, I would love to see someone's journal from day 1. Looking forward to sharing my journey with you, and providing support to others!