Not banded yet, Was approved by the Insurance company on 3/28/08 which was yesterday. Now that I have my approval, I'm really nervous, scared, happy, sad... all at the same time. Not sure why I'm feeling that way. Am I doubting my decision?? All of a sudden, I'm thinking of death, and it scares me. What if I die during surgery.... I know that's sick, and I know the mortality rate is low, and being over weight is even a bigger health risk. I'm also wondering if I am truly making the right decision...I was really determined prior to my Insurance approval, and now I feel like I'm wimping out. Just wanna scream! My surgery date is for 4/16/08. I really want a new beginning, and a new healthy me, but just scared! My husband is very supportive, which is wonderful and this whole new experienced has has made him weight conscious of himself.. and he also is trying to stay on a healthy path. Which is a great support system for me! I also have stopped smoking 3 months ago, and that truly has be a tough thing to do. I have gained even more weight but this was to be expected. I've started walking on my treadmill for the last 2 weeks, and walking for 1/2 hr- 45min... 1.5-2.5 miles a day. I have already done all my pre-op testing, and have an apt on Monday 3/31/08 w/ the surgeon for a Pre-op Visit. I guess that where they go over everything w/ me. I have prepared a long list of questions for him and I know they may be silly, but I need to know. So this is my beginning of my new venture. I will keep you all updated, as time goes on. Thanks for listening!!