i have bcbs michigan i live louisana tho im 100 percent covered on surgery,i had to do a 6 month diet u cant skip a month and u have to make sure its a true 6 months,i went every month but feb and in july my dr had me just weigh in on 1 of them,they asked for my charts sent,then the lap band place said my dr said it was medical nessicry for me to have it.so i have a date oct 20th,i do tests oct3 and if all stays well ill have my band.it was alot of stuff to do but will be worth it come this nxt summer when im looking good.gl to all,one other thing bcbs michigan doesnt cover the dr weight diet i had to pay almost 100 a month for it,just so u know and dr best chart everything u is doing,good luck