:biggrin1: Knowing you are over weight is one thing but when you start feeling the side affects that come along with it is another. That is how this all started for me. I had heard about some success stories as well as horror stories. I always would say that if my insurance would cover this surgery I would have it. Well, I looked into to it and what wonders. It does pay if medically necessary and obese. Now I am awaiting my consultation. I did my homework on the internet and attended a seminar. Consultation is on January 15. Cannot wait to get this done. Time cannot pass fast enough. I am all gunho over this. Now I am :youcandothis:.