Thank you SO much for your replies. I did call my insurance and I did attend the information session. I do have a 6 month requirement. The nurse who led the information session said that the insurance relies on your weight prior to surgery, not your weight when you begin the process. That is the only thing that is frustrating to me. I am going to have to sort of maintain my fat at this point. I am at a pretty high point for me. I could easily lose 15-20 pounds but I am wondering when I am going to be weighed last, after the liquid diet? Anyway, I plan to ask the surgeon on Monday when I meet with them. Can you all tell me anything more about your journey, has it been worth it?