Hi my name is Helen...I just recently had my first appointment with the doctor and tomorrow I will have alot of lab work and have to talk to my insurance company...I'm a bit excited but at the same time nervous about the procedure...I'll be 57 years old this may...the older I get the more I feel that this excess weight is slowing me down...I don't want to slow down...I am also diabetic and have high blood pressure...I take a number of prescription medications and would love to be able to get off of some of them forever...I'll be lurking around this website for awhile...any advise anyone has for me...I welcome...