I have BCBSIL PPO, so there were no diet requirements and I had no other health complications or concerns that had to be addressed or evaluated. My first appointment with my surgeon was on February 17th. Completed 2 visits with a nutritionist, psych eval and EGD. Submitted for insurance approval on April 14th, approved April 26th. Don't have a surgery date yet, should get that call by Wednesday, but expect it to be the end of May/beginning of June.