I just started this process a month ago. I am going through Kaiser Sacramento, and will probably have my surgery in September 2014. I started with the preliminary class then the orientation, then the nutrition class, met with the psy doc, the surgeon, and now I have to complete the support group requirement. The process is moving along quicker than I expected. I am 5 pounds from my surgery goal but am not able to do the procedure until September due to my support person will be out of town until the end of August. I almost went for it in 2012 but I chickened out, lol. Good luck to you newforyou! I will be checking you to see how things are going for my own curiosity, im a little nervous about the whole thing.