Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery. Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.
Kath I'm jealous. I have an above ground pool and would love an in ground! And to top it off I hardly got in mine this weekend. I had a virus and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get out of my swimsuit in an emergency. (if you know what I mean)
I haven't gotten down to a two piece yet, but I have gone down four sizes and could probably make it five. It's a great feeling. And you do look great!