hi heather, I did not have to do 6 mo. with chris or diane. My ins. paid for my surgery without any problem. I called and asked if they would cover it, they said yes, and I saw the nutritionist 2x and the psycologist 2x. Then my surgery date was set. It took a total of 3 months from the date of the first info seminar to my surgery date. Is this your first fill? What is it like? If I am losing a pound or so each week, then i'm content with that. I wont ever get a fill if I'm losing steadily. It's good to talk with someone from dr. Yoods office. Maybe I will meet you at the support group in Nov. I will be attending that one, since I missed the first one after my surgery. Have a great day!!