Mindy first i want to say to you i am so proud of you your almost there,and i am sorry to here that you had some problems but i was happy to here that you got passed them.And your almost there Yeah!!:thumbup: And i was raised in TEXAS another Yeah!! :thumbup:And yes my insurance is going to pay for it. I have a 10$co-pay.But i will need to shead 25lbs b-4 any moving forward. I guess thats best.:wub: And i was wondering i am 325 and wanted to get to at least 200 and wondered if the lap was right or the bypass????:tt1: My Dr. was like you may only loose 50lbs. and i was wondering if he was saying go for the G-bypass or what i couldnt tell :huh2:but i like the fact the lap can be removed if serious problems come up.