I have been to my surgeon 2xs I met with her on April 2011 and she went over all the requirements w/me, she gave me a paper that stated all the Drs I had to visit. I went to my nutrionist very important, went to a psychiatrist to get a clearance (Cleared), went to a Sleep study center (detected I had Sleep Apnea ) went to a pulmonologist (Cleared) had Blood work done which my triglycerides were really high, however I also suffer from High Blood Pressure, had my Primary doctor write a letter stating all my issues on why I am not able to loose weight and what not have I done and last thing had to go to a Gastroenterologist for an endoscopy which was done and now waiting on him to clear me. I have an appointment with my surgeon on August and I am desperate to know how long will it take for me to get approval from my insurance I am so desperate, I want this lap band so Bad.. I have been looking at everyones pics and they all motivated me ... I have been doing so much for this approval That I CAN NOT GIVE UP!!!