Hello, well I started this journey in November 2010 and three weeks ago everything was complete and submitted to the insurance company for approval..they just came back with approval for the lap band as outpatient. They say it is not a medical necessity to stay overnight in the hospital. My surgeon's office is appealing. My Dr. will not do it as outpatient. Has this happened to anyone? Any suggestions of what I can do to help speed up the decision?