I'd been meaning to have this done a few years ago, but lost my benefits due to a layoff. Once I started a new job, I was on my way to planning this surgery again. Better late, than never! My insurance required a 6 month doctor-supervised diet, so that was a bit frustrating. It's like, why can't they just look at your medical records for the last 3 or so years and decide from that?? Anyway, after jumping through all the hoops, I'm now 2 weeks post-op and happy I made this decision.