I started the process January 9 of this year. The surgeon submitted everything on July 24th I am just waiting to find out if I have been approved. My next appointment the 24th is just a weigh-in. If approved I start 2 week liquid diet then surgery, my surgeon told me the process could be up to 6 weeks. It has been a long process. I had to have bloodwork, EKG, gallbladder ultrasound. All finished, but then I had to have up to date pap and mammogram as well. Talk about jumping through hoops. Thankful for the gallbladder ultrasound though I have gallstones that I never knew I had. Hoping I get good news on the 24th and have a surgery date.