Hi! I'm just outside of Raleigh. As far as the process I've had a surgical consultation and one nutrition class with the dietician. You know I still haven't decided on the DS. I know that's what my surgeon recommended but I need to learn more about it. Anyway, it's also helping me get out of denial that, yes, I really have eaten myself unhealthy. Kind of hits you when you start considering a surgery that will change your eating for the remainder of your life.