THANKS EVERYONE AGAIN FOR THE WELL WISHES AND PRAYERS. I AM REALLY FEELING GREAT. 19 DAYS AFTER SURGERY I AM DOING SOME WALKING WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE FROM A WALKER OR CANE. WENT INTO THE HOSPITAL AT 240 LBS. WEIGHED MYSELF THIS AM BUCK NAKED AND I NOW WEIGH 216 LBS. TOTAL DROP OF 24 LBS. SUGAR IS WELL UNDER CONTROL AND HAVE CUT SMOKING IN HALF. WORKING ON REDUCING THAT MORE