Thanks for all the help guys! I think I will just go ahead and buy a new one at this point, as the cost of alterations would be more than what I paid new! I also appreciate the 'grats on the weight loss.

For those who are serious about weight loss, my wife and I are doing Weight Watchers and it does work as long as you stick to it. The first week or two are the tough ones. After that a routine kicks in and it becomes much easier. She has lost 77lbs and is still going!!!