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April 11th for me...Congratulations to all.

Yes..I got approved...But it wasnt easy. The hoops I had to go through were.... 1.) A total of 7 of those once a month meetings....(6 months worth) It came out to 7 meeting though. 2.) Had to get on prescribed diet pills that lined up exactly the entire 6 months. (or more) 3.) A letter of medical necessity from the Dr. (easy if you got a cool doc.) 4.) An exercize consult. (Your surgeons office will tell you where to go.) 5.) A nutrition consult. (Your surgeons office will tell you where to go.) 6.) A psychiatric evaluation. (Your surgeons office will tell you where to go.) 7.) Proof of 5 years of morbid obesity. (or if you were at least 35 BMI with other complications.) 8.) Get your Dr. to also document that you have tried various over the counter weight loss methods. 9.) Get all of your records and copy EVERYTHING...For yourself and your Surgeon....Good luck!!

I had to gain about 15 lbs to get to a 40 bmi....:crying: But...it got out of contol and I gained 35 lbs...:thumbup: yikes. Be careful doing this. Fun but dangerous.:wub:

I totally agree that it is definitely NOT the easy way out...I was just talking about other peoples opinions (why should they care). I dont have any overweight friends...So I havent gotten that take on it yet. :eek:

I dont know if anyone has posted anything similar to this for you because I didnt wanna read all the replies..(sorry :eek:) But...The only people who have ever said anything negative to me were people who have never EVER had a weight problem themselves....and I'm betting she's probably just another one of these...Brush em off, and even if people think its an "easy" way out ....forget them.... Hey, a way out is a way out...no matter how easy they THINK it is. Besides what do THEY care how "easy" it is??? Sorry about the ranting...people just p*$$ me off with their snide remarks about other peoples business.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Feels awesome dont it!!!! I recently felt this way about 2 weeks ago!!! Yay!!!

I wish I was you right now!!!! God bless.

:drool:My operation is on April the 11th....I want Sushi first, then Mexican food from a good restaurant (not taco bell haha).....Hmm then maybe some Italian from Olive Garden..