Newb here needs suggestions...

[newbtoscuba]

In the next few weeks I am begining to take my certification courses.At the end of which I would like to purchase all of my own equipment.However,I do not want to spend an insane amount of movies, but also do not want to sacrifice safety/quality.

I am very very new to this sport.Could someone on here post a list of everything needed.and maybe even some suggestions on stuff that would fall into the category I am looking.

also,if anyone knows who makes very big size bcd's and wetsuits?I am 6'3" and 348lbs.

any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated....thanks

-Justin Downey