Hey Jenn how are you doing today? I'm doing pretty well. I just had my 3 month check last week to go over how I am doing and my blood lab results. They said everything was great except 1 or 2 of my vitamin levels were a little lower than they want but they have improved since my last visit, so they're hoping by next visit they will be up to where they want them. But they were shocked to see I've lost a little over 100 pounds in 3 months! I was to, I was ecstatic. Since this time last year (when I went to the bariatric information seminar) I've lost a total of 155lbs. And I feel amazing, wait until you've had ur surgery, you'll know exactly what I'm trying to say! Its so nice to be completely off blood pressure meds and diabetic meds. Lol it great to just walk a flight of stairs and not be out of breathe. But I would love to chat with ya. Its so nice to meet people who have been through the same stuff as me and has or is having surgery..and its even better when your talking to someone local. Hopefully they get approval for ur surgery and it happened quick. They are great at what they do, especially Pam. She is great, she is so nice and so quick at getting things done. I remember she called me and was submitting it for approval and it was like 2 days later she is calling asking how surgery sounds in 4 weeks. I was shocked how quick that process went. You'll love Dr. Moazzez! He is one of the nicest doctors I've met and he actually truly cares about his patients! He has a great bedside manner. And the day of surgery he'll come in and talk with u and he will go over every step and answer EVERY AND ANY question you have and won't rush you. Truly amazing, even my scars and everything after surgery went extremely well. So if u have any worries or are nervous, trust me DONT BE, you are in great hands, and the nursing staff after surgery on the 4th floor were great, very at tentative and caring. So if you have any questions what so ever about pre op diet, the surgery, eating afterwards, anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask! I will answer your questions the best I can. I wish I would have found this site before surgery, I would have loved to have a weight loss buddy!