Hey there alma2bfree...i live in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and am seeing Dr. Nelson as well. I am having surgery on Oct 2 and am axious to get this show on the road. So far I have talked to Dr. Nelson once and she seemed very nice and knowledgable. What did you think about her work? Did your surgery come out good and how long was it before you could return to work? She told me there will be a 10 day modified diet before the surgery....does this mean liquid diet or low cal. diet??? Anyway, I would sooo appriciate any info. you can give. I am on medicare am 33 y/o on disability but work...and I weight 265. Thanks for much for the info. Hope you are doing great.