Hello, this is Nan from Hemlock MI. My banding is scheduled for Sep 11. pending insurance authorization. I originally was scheduled last Feb 13, but my BCBS denied it because I have not been in a structured weight loss program for 12 consecutive months (only 6 mos)..well it's now been a little over 12 mos now, and I have all my documentation, and I'm ready for my surgery. I should find out this week about the insurance go ahead. But, I was told by the RN at the Bariatric Center they WILL approve this time!!