How did you first find out about bariatric surgery and what were your initial impressions of it?

I went to a seminar. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be.

Describe your experience with getting insurance approval for surgery. What advice, if any, do you have for other people in this stage?

Not quite thru the process yet. Listen to the professionals.

What was your first visit with your surgeon like? How can people get the most out of this meeting?

It was great. He was very concerned about helping me be educated on making the right choices for me.

What made you finally decide to have the surgery?

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and it was the final straw.