Edith

Hi There, I had to follow a six month PHYSICIAN supervised diet as this was the criteria of my health insurance(First Health-HCA). I had a wonderful supportive Dr. who helped me with this. I had to see her every 4-5 weeks. It didn't seem to matter if I lost any weight on the diet they just wanted me to do it. I think it is a way for the insurance company to weed out the truly serious(or stubborn) clients. I finished the six month supervised diet on 7/5/06. My paperwork was submitted on 7/11/06 and I got the approval for surgery on 7/20/06. Was banded on 8/31/06. Good luck with your quest. Edith:)

Hi to all you Canadians! I am from Prince Edward Island now living in Kansas. I was banded on August 31/06 and this is my first posting. Just wanted to say hi.

LOL! Sooooooo many people have asked me this. Husband's work. Have to say though I sure enjoy the mild winters:)