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Thanks Jacqui. I think you're right. The doctor that made the comment about my height works at a weight loss clinic afiliated with my medical provider group. When he tried to give me the "eat less, move more" lecture. I explained to him that my appetite is huge and as difficult as it is for me to eat less, when I do, the weight just doesn't come off. I did Optifast 7 years ago, and I lost the least amount of my "class". Granted it was 50 lbs., but it was the least amount for the 6 month program for my class. I was eating 800 calories per day, medically supervised and I still lost 1.5 sometimes 2 lbs per week. He replied with "it's because your short". PCOS is a metabolic/hormonal condition that causes insulin resistance in some most of the women who have it. That isulin resistance makes it more difficult to loose weight and causes an abundance of male hormones in our bodies. The hormones lead to acne, hair thinning (like male pattern baldness), hair growth in places you don't want it (like a man) and from what I have seen it causes the weight to be distributed in an "apple" shape (most weight in the middle and across the back). I feel like a football player. I called my insurance directly to ask about coverage. They wouldn't give me the specifics of what is required (except that I'll need a Psych evaluation - whatever!) . I was told that it is covered and was refered to a doctor who they work with. That doctor requires you attend a seminar first. So... hopefully, I'll learn more on Saturday.

:thumbup:Wow! I'm hopeful that the lap band may be that extra tool I need to help me overcome this weight problem. PCOS sucks! Now for the insurance approval! I go to the first informational meeting on Sat. 11/15. Is 41 BMI good enough without any comorbs.? I have Health Net Southern CA. I'm going to Pasadena to Huntington Hospital. Health Net referred me there.

Hi there. I'm strongly considering Lap Band surgery and will attend an informational meeting this week. My BMI is at 41 currently. I have done many diets in the past 10 years, and was most successful with Optifast about 8 years ago. One of my doctors told me that my difficulty loosing weight has alot to do with my height. I'm 5'2''. I did some research and can't really find anything on this topic. I think my main problem is my PCOS and insulin resistance, and of course age. Are there any shorties out there with sucess stories? What about PCOS sufferers? I'm hoping the lap band will be the tool to finally help me overcome this problem. I am just sooo tired of thinking so much about my weight all the time. Thanks for your input.