I work for Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore MD. The states of MD, WV, VA and PA all have an extreme delay in elective procedures including WLS. There are people waiting 6-9 months just to get an estimated dated. My husband started his process in October and we were told that he could possibly get in towards the end of June or early July. Also, I highly doubt any physician is going to do Tracy a former Z list “celebrity” any favors. Who is going to risk a malpractice issue or their medical license to over look proper procedures just for her? The physician requires you to loose a certain amount of weight prior to each visit. So, the ankle weights are bull tit. For insurance to consider you eligible you must complete a mental health examination and attend therapy, you also have to attend dietary classes. No one is going to just over look the requirements because it’s Tracy from Jerseylicous, let’s be realistic. She is cat fishing with a filter per the usual.