I have bcbs(louisiana) federal, My first vist to the doctor was Dec. 18, my surgery is scheduled for Feb. 17. I had been on several other diet plans like ww, sugar busters, atkins. That is all I needed. I had to do a sleep study, psy. eval, blood work, medical release from my Dr. This is also covered my my insurance. I have a 36 bmi and co-morbities. I need to lose about 50-60 lbs, also have high blood pressure, chlosteral, bad back and foot.