Hi hfricke, I just learned of my surgery date September 10 and I haven't told anyone except 1 friend. My husband knows but he doesn't really want me to have it done but it has been a long time since I've felt good about myself. My chlosterol has jumped pretty high in the last year and haven't felt well. Had a car wreck several years ago, and a really bad back to go with it. Just go with it I know exactly how you feel,everybody is really nice and try to keep you up so let us know how everything is coming along, Diana