Annabelle, I just read your profile and I'm really suprised about the Kaiser 10% policy. I live in San Diego and have Kaiser and they dropped that requirement. They recommend it, but it is no longer mandatory. We do have to do a 6 month class though. I am in that and my last class is Feb. 22, 2007. So my surgery will probably be end of March(my birthday is March 30 that would ROCK) or beginning of April. I thought the Kaiser program and rules were statewide. Sorry you are having such a tough time. I am recommended to lose 30#s and don't know if I will or not, I am really trying. I have a massive hernia that I believe hampers my weight loss issues, but I'm working hard at it. Keep the faith and I hope you get a date soon. I might check into that policy though, tell them I said it doesn't exist anymore lol :) I will keep checking your profile for good news. God bless, Becky iambecboo