I am 40 years old. A wife and mother of three. Although I was 213 @ the start of this process I have been over 225 at times and low as 150 over the past 20 years and I am done with yoyoing! I have met all preliminary requirements and am awaiting a surgery date. I meet the surgeon Sept. 1, 2015. I will receive my surgery date at that appointment. My current status is, I track my meals and have started taking daily vitamins. Unlike some others, I can proceed right to surgery and have not been required to lose any weight prior to surgery, (as long as I don't gain even a pound) I am unsure why, I was told "all patients are different." Kaiser has been wonderful through this process for me and I am very excited to finally get my weight under control. Thanks for reading:) I hope to update soon!