I'm in the same boat - I have my first appointment tomorrow with my surgeon, a nutritionist, a nurse, and an insurance specialist. I'm also hoping to be able to get this process done in a quick manner - my insurance waives the need for a physician monitored diet in cases of a BMI 50+. I am right at 50, I've been researching obsessively for about 3 months, and I am full of ready! I hope we can share this exciting journey!!