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Sorry for the frustration they are giving you!! Hope it all falls into place and works out for you quickly. Keep calm and carry on

Great to know thank you and I am glad all is going well for you

Bullock: I was a little nervous about talking with my Doctor about the surgery so I kind of waited for her to talk about other medical options first and she mentioned she knows a surgeon who does gastric bypass. I was a bit shocked to hear that but that is not what I want, I want the lap band. I asked her about the LB and she says that the Doctor she mentioned does not "believe" in it. Well I would like my anatomy to stay intact and not have the severity of mal-absorbtion that most if not all gastric patients encounter. So yeah. I am attending a LB seminar a week from today to get more info about the band and to see if the Surgeon that is hosting it is compatible with me and my insurance. I do not have any co morbidities that I know of. I thought for sure I had high blood pressure but no. I am happy for this but I dont need it since I am only 10 lbs away from a BMI of 40. Stephanie I look forward to reading about your experiences with the Band in your Blog

Thank You all for your responses!!! I met with my Doctor yesterday and she gave me the number to a surgeon who "doesn't believe" in lap band surgery. He preforms Gastric Bypass which does not interest me and My Husband and I like the idea of the lap band over the gastric. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure run in my family. I will know in a week if I am pre diabetic or have type 2. As far as high blood pressure it took 5 times for them to get a reading because of how thick my arms are... and when they finally got it, it was 110/40 I think it was? So as far as co morbidities I am not sure I have any that count towards my favor with the insurance. BUT I am 10 lbs away from a BMI of 40. So I called the Surgeon she mentioned and made an appointment for a consult. Have yet to hear from them so maybe that is for the best as gastric seems too extreme. My husband likes the fact that I could get adjusted with the lap band for when I am pregnant, whatever gives him more peace of mind gives me more peace of mind. Oh and I found out that the appetite suppressant I was on has recently been recalled do to unwanted affects to the heart! That is just great thanks to the Doc who gave it to me!!! I have a seminar scheduled the 21st of this month so I am looking forward to that. Thank you again for taking the time to respond, it seems people are more observers than repliers here which is fine. To each there own. But I was really looking for some guidance. Thanks again and I hope to keep in touch through this process and my road to recovery

Hate to burst your 30 day bubble all but THC stores in your Fat cells. I wouldn't tell your doc and for the time being it might be wise to forgo it for awhile. Aside from the possibility it might change the course of your scheduled surgery I would imagine it might impede your healing process afterward. Also I would worry about the munchies and having the band... I quit, I am not even approved for the surgery. I am in California where holding a Medical Marijuana license protects me from it being illegal. Its not worth the trouble and the unwanted side effects for be Munchies and being DUMB<- that is what I call it lol. Hope you get the answers you need

Extremely informative and I am very appreciative that you took the time and posted this!! Thank you

Hi Lisa Congrats on your Surgery! I have a question for you... do you have pain because of your incision sites or because of the placement of the band? I ask because I am pretty flexible even at my weight. Do you think you will always have pain when you do bend or move that certain way? Thanks for feeding my curiosity Welcome

Hello all Meeting with my PCP tomorrow to see if I qualify. I am happy to see that you are excited and pumped up to make changes Keep that attitude and you should do just fine I am 28 Married and live in California. Been obese since I was 10 years old and like you look forward to the day I can walk into a store pick something off the rack and be able to wear it! Keep us posted on your diet process. Oh what type of supervised diet do they have you on, what foods are you eating? Have a good day all!!

I am glad you have been keeping us posted I am new here and have not yet met with my Brand New PCP. I will on Tuesday and will talk with her then after a complete physical. Have you found your surgeon yet? Good thoughts to you!

Great Job Keep doing that and Good Luck to you on your happy Tuesday!!!

Hi Monica! I was thrilled to see that you are from the bay, I am too! I was not thrilled however to see how poorly you were treated. Go with your instincts on this one! After what I read I wouldn't have sat there and been able to complete the days tests! I look forward to seeing what decisions you make and how everything turns out for you. Take care of you

I am sorry to hear you are feeling out of sorts. If you don't mind me asking how fast was your loss and what reaction is your liver having? I hope you feel better and get your next fill as expected. Take care of you!

I can understand you feeling nervous, but I believe we all have some uneasiness going into something new and so encompassing. Keep positive thoughts and supportive people around you during this time. I am meeting with my Doctor to discuss the possibility of getting the surgery myself. You will be great; making this decision and following through just shows me that you are determined to take control of your health. Be strong, keep calm and carry on Good thoughts to you!