Cal optima and Talbert Medical Group

I asked my pcp at Talbert Medical Group for a referal to a bariatric surgeon and got one the same day.  I was referred to Dr Peter Leport at Orange Coast Memorial. I attended the first appt, saw a physicians assistant and met with an insurance person.  I did all the classes they asked me to do and today they sent in for my approval..The office said I met Talbert's criteria and its up to the medical director of Talbert to make a decision though and it will take 2-3 weeks to find out if I'm approved.  Anyone have any experiences with them and what are my chances of being approved? I have cal optima (medi-cal) and I"m assigned to Talbert Medical Group in Fountain Valley.

Did cal optima ever cover the procedure. That's what I have and starting out?