First appointment scheduled... then what?

[ladyT 0]

I have Uni-Care PPO -- had my first appointment with the dietician and psychologist. My next appointment is the Lap band & Gastric Bypass education program followed by MMPI lab work the following week and an appointment with the dietician again and the surgeon. I also have a mild case of sleep apnea and sleep with the CPAP every night. I have also been diagnosed with arthritis in both knees. My biggest concern is that I have been asked to lose at least 2 pounds between each session with will take me closer to the minimum acceptable weight for which insurances approve patients for the lap-band surgery. I do not want to go beneath it. Right now my BMI is 40.7 at 5 ft. with the medical conditions I mentioned.

I am also awaiting approval from my insurance, as according to my insurance policy, there may not be a waiting time for requried weight management -- I will keep my fingers crossed that I am approved.