I started my 6 month supervised diet plan in March and it has went by so quick. I seen the dietition with my first consultation to see my physician. Then he set me up with the specialists that I needed to see(including psychiatry). I only had to see a gastro doc to get an up G.I. (knock on wood). I had all that done in the first month. I'm fixing to be in my 4th month (june 22nd). All I'm waiting on is the months to past,because of the insurance just like you. I'm scheduled for surgery August 12th,and I'm so excited. I'm counting down the days!!!