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Almost all insurance companies require a period of supervised weight loss which typically spans from 2 to 6 months. This will be performed by Deidre, Dr. Weiner’s Nurse Practitioner or Claire, who runs the non-surgical weight loss program. A psychological evaluation is often required, along with an upper endoscopy, blood work, and clearance by a cardiologist.