Hi Becky! Welcome to the AMOS site! I’m so glad you found us and I hope you are learning a lot about the surgeries. We are like a family here. We’re ready to support you, lend an ear and not judge. Many people are here to help you along the way. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or post on the message boards! We are all in different phases of our weight loss and can offer you many different opinions. Check out the site as it holds so much information. You’ve made a wise choice joining AMOS and wanting to have weight loss surgery. You deserve a better quality of life. So, be diligent, do your research and decide what’s right for you. It’s time for you to be happy and for you to be good to yourself. Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey and in getting your insurance approval and surgery date. Hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ – Lap RNY, 12/09/03 -52 lbs ~In Loving Memory of Momma Angel~