I went to the seminar today. it was a long day for me. i woke up a 4:30 am this morning. i was sooo excited. i got ready and off to middletown. there was about10 other people there also. the staff really made you feel comfortable. my past exp in dealing w/rs and nurses they are not too kind for the chubbies. but they were very nice and made you comfortable. went through the discussion in am. then this pm saw nurse, dietician, ins specialist. it was not too bad. d-asked wat i liked to eat and do have prob giving up bread for now. no i don't at this point i wll do what it takes.nurse measured and discussed my issues it ws better than i thought. ins- said accept medicare and united healthcare mirrors medicare. becausee have co-morbid i met criteria. all have to do is make appt for tests,see pych,go to support, view emmi,ger ltr clearance from buyer. tests for 11/6 8:45-10:15. 11/19 dr buyer-have to bring med necc letter. have to lose 13 lbs. need to walk a little every day for consistency. it look alot. but know can do. my brother keeps saying he thnks going to end up in hosp because might get sick from it. i assred him no. i have to remb he loves and concerned.