Hello Johanna...Just wanted to say keep your chin up and keep working to your goal!! It will all be worth it in the end...I too am just starting the process...so far I've gotten approvals from the nutritionist and the psych..but am waiting for the letter from my PCP..I am hoping to have it by next week...then I can make my appt. for the surgical consult...then all the other tests!! Ughh!!...and then I guess it is just the waiting, waiting, waiting..from the insurance comp!! Anyhow...I liked your page..and wanted to send a word of encouragement..Keep posting...Take care, Tricia