Yes, I understand that but as I've said, I have NOT done any of that as this is supposed to be an initial consult for me to get more info on the surgery itself. Not sure why I need to have all the testing, classes, etc. DONE BEFOREHAND, ya know? I would think they wouldn't put me, or expect me, to go through all of that unless and until I decide I actually want to go through with the surgery. I also fear that I will be denied from the get go since I DON'T have that stuff done.