Welcome aboard, Megan! Thanks for the compliment too! This surgery has been a life-saver to me. I am in control of food, whereas pre-op food definitely controlled me. It's not an easy way out...but it's the only way I could get healthy. Where are you at in your WLS journey? My best advance is to research all the pros and cons (though they can be scarey) and make an educated choice for YOURSELF!