Debbie - As your surgery draws near, I want to wish you the best for a very "easy" surgery and a quick recovery as well. May your surgery and recovery be as easy as mine! Remember, follow the Barix eating plan as a post-op to the letter and you will have less problems with your pouch! Remember to find a new way to reward yourself for your losses! Savour every pound loss and every non scale victory! All the best, Dawn