Brenda
I sure hope you have read the replies to your post. If you go thru with this surgery before doing HBO, it could be very dangerous. Please reconsider your options and get another opinion. Post an update about your decision.
Jim, you try out those syrups for me, it may be a while before I am able to eat the pancakes again. You need them more than me anyway, eat lots and put on a couple pounds

Patty, thanks for the well wishes. Im scared, but I know it will be ok. The end is in sight after almost 2 years.