Hi Tom, Things are going great I have been positive about the whole process, I believe things work better when you are positive. I had surgery Aug 23rd and hour after I was up walking and feeling great the only pain I ever felt was the gas pain the day after, almost thought I was dreaming and really didn't have surgery. I am so excited to see were my journey is going to take me. I am now twelve weeks out and have lost 40 pounds. I feel great.