Hi I'm pre-op too! Surgery date 12/8/15 with insurance clearance - keeping fingers crossed! I have everything cleared by my surgeon and everything for Cigna; unfortunately, I have to wait until December due to have my gallbladder and lapband removed in May by the same surgeon. He is conservative and wants to wait at least 6 months. Needless to say, I'm in limbo. The waiting truly is the hardest part. I would love to also meet other people who are prepping for surgery - we could definitely all use the support and have a place to discuss things that are difficult to discuss with others not going through this.