From information session to surgery will be about a 7 month wait with all my insursance stuff. Before that, I tried a different program but the insurance was an issue there too. All-in-all, it's been about 14 months since I made first contact with the first program. I know how hard this has been for me so I even imagine how you're feeling. Hang in there!! Until surgery, you could always try the protein drink meal replacement. If they are as gross in Canada as they are here, that should help you loose some weight.