So far i have done the ultrasound, seen a psychologist, and i have an appoinment in 4 days for the endoscopy and the following week chest xray and cardiologist. I currently weigh 267 -2016, my highest 290- 2014my lowest 135 in 1994..i need all the help and encouragement. I am however excited to get this done ASAP, i have worked for Lindora lost 45pihnds, i have done Weight Watchers, i have done Herbalife. I do the hikes and exercise just not enough cardio. Updated on 26 Feb 2016: Fearing i would not wake up..when this camera tube ..took place..they gave me the Michael Jackson as they call it. And all i remember was closing me eyes..and i woke up in a whole other unit for observation unit ..1 hr later and i went home 30 min after that..i was fine to eat, and drive. I was given ohotos of my stomach.. (not sure what any photo means),but ill save it. To the fat i wont be going back to. Updated on 26 Feb 2016: Today i was tokd i will be getting a surgery for a removal of my gallbladder ..heal than 4 weeks later the bigger surgery... i will start preparing my liquids now to get my body used to the new life style..,if anyone has ideas or helpful hints about excess skin and having the insurance pay for it. That would be helpful. I do see the photos of others,but their weight was 300 and up,where as mine it's 263,. I know i will have excess skin.. bit for others did it some how go back, or was it so much.. Also more tips on after the procedure, what can i really expect as far as once the sedation wears out?, Pain wise.. Updated on 28 Feb 2016: Updated on 4 Mar 2016: March 17th Gallbladder removal, than heal.than the GBP surgery right after. Updated on 9 Mar 2016: Got clearance from the Cardiologist. 8 days and counting Updated on 17 Mar 2016: Gallbladder removal, 1st surgery ever .prayers please..the beginning of a new me. ..thank you for all the comments and feedback, and everyone's experience.. Updated on 17 Mar 2016: Ok so to breathe i and out is a little painful, walking not so bad..but sneezing or hiccups ay dios mijo painful. I was given norco 5/325 and one pill and it made my heart beat fast.. Updated on 19 Mar 2016: I had my gallbladder removed and I was in pain Thursday, a little friday but today I said flick it, and got my nails done and removed my gauze n tape. Can't wait for these staples to be removed and get so date for my bypass Updated on 19 Apr 2016: So i have seen the nutrionist, and so far I'm waiting for authorization. Wished it would go faster.