I'm just getting started with this long process of being approved by insurance. At least after all the doc's reports, i'll know i'm at least healthy, besides being overweight. i was referred to Dr. Cussatti by my PCP and immediately felt comfortable. My last appointment is on 8/6/04 with the lung doctor and thats it. I hope to get the ball rolling with insurance ASAP, I hope to have the surgery done in Sept. Later............