My husband doctor recently outlined the next five years if he does not lose weight - High Blood Pressure, Arthritis ,Knee Replacements, Insulin Dependent Diabetes, Back Pain issues.

Hearing those items put determination in him to get this taken care of and he wants us both to consult for it on 7/1 and both of us to get it done. I have read about the surgery but don't know much about the process before the surgery. I have tried dieting and exercise have lost and regained 20 to 60 pounds a dozen times in the past 15 years.

I am interested in this "wait six months for surgery" that I am reading about, is that ever waived? I have been following this device and others since they started and have no doubts about the process as compared to other surgical methods.

It depends on your insurance coverage. I have Aetna and had to do 3 months of supervised dieting in order to qualify. I know some insurance plans don't require any pre-approval diet.