I went to the surgeon's office a couple weeks ago to start my 3 month diet with the nutritionist. She asked me a few questions and then asked me if I was firm on the August date. I told her I could do the surgery as soon as the insurance approves me. She then said you can have your surgery as soon as your 3 month diet is completed and scheduled a surgery date. I'm just wondering if this is common. I have Federal BCBS and my BMI is 55.