I've been approved on the insurance after my 2nd appeal. Doesn't pay 100% but it certainly helps, so I am not complaining. Consult with the surgeon March 3. Hope he finds everything in order. My main concern is a large hiatal hernia which I HOPE can be repaired at the same time as the RNY. This message board has been such a help to me. Esp enjoy the updates from the post-ops, find them encouraging and enlightening. :)