Hello Valicia in Norwalk~ Your "date" is less than 3 weeks & wanted to be the first to wish you well~and a successful surgery! Two days ago I began my journey by handing my PCP a letter asking for referral to have the D/S; I weigh 380# and am miserable. I, too, have Blue Cross CA HMO only & am hoping they will allow me to be seen by your same Doctor at USC. In the meantime, I'm wishing you WELL! I'm in Redlands, CA [in San Bernardino Valley, East of you]. Take care.