Update: It has been nearly two months since my surgery and I have to say, this is the best I've felt in a LONG time. I'm still wearing the cam-walker, but can walk without crutches, and next Friday I get to start trying to wear a regular shoe (hooray!!!). Like I said, I feel great, and have dropped below 300 lbs for the first time in over a year. I can't wait until I can actually start walking, cycling and maybe someday, jogging again. More to follow later...