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Hey guys!.. I'm asking because I';ve seen my nutritionist 3 times since the 22nd of April, an average of about once every ten days. My co-pays are 40.00 each time..and it's adding up.!..lol., add to this the fact that she's doesn't believe in the lap band-or any other type surgery- just good ol' willpower!(yeah, just my luck..) Well, I've lost 16 pounds and will probably lose another 20 before surgery. I'm not scheduled yet, but have been cleared by the psychologist and awaiting the gastro. Okay, I'll stop rambling.. How often/and for how long did you see your nutrionist? Also, does a nutritionist have any say in whether I get it or not. She's disappointed that I STILL(uh, yeah..lol.) want it.! I'm losing because they REQUIRE it, no? Thanks, guys!

Oh, and yes, she DOES work with bariatric patients, but she LOVES to comment on the patients that chose to lose it "naturally" and didn't have the band after all....Well, I ain't one of em, lol..I want my band! And I'm willing to work with her(lose weight, follow her guidelines..) and remain upbeat through her negativity(sigh).I will try not to worry about possible "nutritionist sabotage"..lol..I wonder: will losing LESS weight pre-op help?Hmmmm..

Thanks VickyD(and everyone!!) for the response(s)! Okay. Update: Today my PC doctor's office called and said that my insurance wants the nutritionist's " report"(some type of summary report on my progress, so they can submit it to insurance along with the psych report) She asked me to call my nutritionist and have her send this in to them. Now, I had no idea that my nutritionist was to send in anything, and my doctor's office had no idea I was still seeing her(..and it's getting expensive...)Well, I asked my docs office if she could call the nutritionist instead(which would be waaay more professional and "authentic") So, she did, and left a message. What does this "nutritionist" think I'm going to her for? For the LAP BAND, of course!! NOT to be her patient forever! I really hope she sends over what they need, so then they can schedule the gastro, et.al.. Oh, and I checked, and she's the only nutritionist in the system they use, so I'm stuck with her..;( Nevertheless, I shall remain positive! I'm doing everything they require..so hopefully soon I WILL get my band!!

Thanks SO much for the info (and congrats on your loss!!) Very reassuring! I know I see the Gastro next and half to undergo a few more tests(thankfully, I've had the same doctor/dr.s' office for over 15 years-they have records of every attempt..lol..) then it's off to the races! thanks again!

Okay! Hey guys:) I'm very excited, but I'll seriously try to keep it in check..lol.. Okay. I'm not sure if this query has been answered yet, but I was wondering how long it can take to get approved once you've met with the nutritionist (2nd meeting done-lost 9 pounds in 8 days- and blew her away) and just got the okay from the psychiatrist(yea!) I have Anthem Blue cross(california) which I've heard moves things pretty quick. Also, I can tell my nutritionist doen't really want me to do the Band-and I'm losing- does she have any say in whether or not I get the band?I mean, they put you on a diet, right? They want you to lose, right? Or am I just worrying for no reason? Thanks Lap band Fam!!!