Hi Teri and welcome to OH! Congratulations on your decision to have surgery as a means to regain your health. Good luck getting approval and I hope your journey to the table is a short one. Feel free to stop by the CA message boards at http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/CA if you need support, have questions or just want to get to know some fellow WLS'ers in your area. Hope to see you on there soon!