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I contacted Wood County Hospital for my consultation and they wouldn't even see me since insurance said I would need a 12 month documented weight loss program. I guess 13+ years isn't enough for them. Going 12 more months getting my hopes up is something i'm really not sure i'm willing to do. So, for about a month I gave up hope that i'd ever not be fat. Earlier though I contacted Ohio State University, but when they said they'd reply in 2 weeks and they didn't I lost hope in them too. (I'm a pessimist if you couldn't tell). Yesterday (4 weeks after I contacted them) I recieved a packet in the mail telling me I had been approved for the inital consultation. This is where I get really confused. In the packet they talk about how I might need to do a 12 week diet program with one of their doctors. They also say i need to get records from my family doctor (who for lack of a better term is an idiot. My mom tried to talk to him about my depression and he gave me study tips for school. WTF?!?). The packet is really confusing. I've been set up for initial psych and behavioral appointments for the 19th. I have to wake up at 5 am to get their on time *shudder* (I'm not a morning person either). I'm really kinda nervous to see what they say about this supervised diet thing. Sooo. Im wondering: -Has anyone on here gone to OSU for their surgery and stuff? -If so, can you help me understand it a little better? -Should I lose hope again? I really don't think my emotions can handle a year of dieting only to lose just enough weight to drop under "dangerous weight" so I woldn't be able to get the surgery. -Anyone get around the supervised diet thing? -And if any one has anything else they can add to help me it'd be greatly appriciated. Between being jobless and forced to move back in with my parents I'm so lost. Merton's theory of anomie is alive and well. Thank You for reading and commenting in advance!

I just got set up for preliminary consultation so my journey is finally starting. Im just wondering how long testing and stuff is. How much time past for you guys between starting the process to insurance approval and finally getting the surgery? Thanks for the help on such a random question.

Im 19 but haven't gotten it done yet. But I really want to. If you want to talk maybe I could give you a different perspective since I want it done and I 'm close to your age. Also, I know the confusion and fear about deciding whether or not to get banded.

I love tattoos too. I have two of thm so far and will get a ton more if i can get banded and lose weight. Thank you soooooo much. Im so lost about this whole insurance thing and you just saved my ass since my dad is scatter brained and my mom knows less than me.

I have a horrible back, really weak ankles and joint pains, and the weak bladder *blush* and my blood pressure keeps getting higher and higher (my doctor keeps raising concerns) But i've never gotten medical help for these. Its too embaressing and my family doctor doesnt speak english (my mom took me to him for depression and he gave me homework advice). I'm using the weight they gave me like a year ago and im pretty sure i gained alot. So i really don't know. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what the surgeon says during the preliminary. I just hope all goes my way. The more I see the more I know lap-banding is for me and it can turn my life around. Thanks guys for all your help!!! oh! Sunshine2: im going to Ohio State to get banded (if my insurance will allow it *knock on wood with crossed fingers after rubbing buddha's belly*)

I have tons of reasons why im fat: my whole family is obese. my 3 older brothers are all over 300lbs and my daddy is so big he has to waddle (just as examples). it goes farther back than that but on the whole... we're big. i have my grandmas sweet tooth. i cant helo it. i love sweets. esp. sour patch kids. my mom loathes cooking so since i was little its always been fast food. mcdonalds especally. so even growing up its always been fatty non healthy food. now away at college its a bit better since our diner has "home made" meals, but the junk food habit still rears its ugly head. i have horrible joints and a bad heart. i cant do cardio to lose weight since my heart and joints are bad. its a horrible cycle. theyre bad because of my weight, but i cant lose weight since theyre bad. and i just have this thing about eating out of boredom :hungry:

piercedqt78: I haven't done a medically supervised program. I've done upwards of 20 different diets and the most i've ever lost on them was around 30 pounds but gained it back and then some (as most everyone does). Is the fact i've never dont the medically supervised ones going to be an issue? Sorry If im bugging you but all i've found in all my research is about the procedure and success stories. My best friend keeps telling me i shouldn't have a problem because i have a heart condition (not cause by weight... but it doesnt help matters) and my BMI is really close to 40. I saw your myspace and really like your tattoos... btw. and thanks for your help.

Im under my dads insurance since im a student and he has BCBS of Michigan even though we live in Ohio. My BMI is 38-ish. With bad joints and a bad back, plus high blood pressure. Do you think im in for a fight? or do you guys think it might be covered?

Hey guys. I just wanted to say that reading your experiences and stuff really helps calm me about this whole thing. Im 19. Ive been obese from the time I was 6 on. Being the fat kid who is also "alternative" is something i wouldnt wish on my enemy. It gets pretty hard to wake up sometimes. I've battled depression and suicidal thoughts for a long time but when I got to college i started self-discovery. I now know who I am and accepted that I can be me ... no matter what others think. I have seriously thought about gastric bypass for around 2 years now but was always put off a bit. It's a bit extreme and something about ebing cut open and all that scared the bejesus out of me. So about 6 months ago I heard about banding. Ever since I've been researching my butt off and decided that i really want this. My mom is very supportive of me getting the surgery since she has seen how my weight issues have affected me throughout my life. One thing that scares me is that i might not get it. I keep thinking im too "skinny" to get the surgery but too fat to lose weight any other way since nothing has worked in the past 13 years. According to every online site i've been to my BMI is 37.5. Im 5' 10'' and weight 268-ish. My mom is going to take me to OSU to start the process of getting the surgery within the next month. If you guys could give your thoughts and opinions it'd be greatly appriciated. I see the progress others have made and i start crying because i would love to be in that position. I would love to be happy and i know most of my issues come from my weight. sorry this is so long. ive been a writer since i can remember. though i write alot of fiction i can be very very long winded. i do thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for reading this and hopefully feedback. i would love to congratulate everyone on the success they've made so far and wish them luck. your stories have truely been an inspiration to me! :clap2: can't wait to talk to you guys! Thanks again, Anne