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Hi all, I'm 5' tall and went from 125pds to 198. The weight gain began 5 years ago during a nasty divorce. I developed health problems from the added weight--High Blood Pressure, severe back problems, gout, high triglacides. I have been able to lose 10pds over this last year. My BMI is 36.7.

I'm on 4 medicines for the high blood pressure alone and medicines for the other problems. I take 2 antidepressents and Seroquil 300mg for bipolar 1 and PTSD. All of these medicines are a major factor in the weight gain.

I heard about lapband several weeks ago and was shocked that I could have it done at 36.7 BMI, because of my medical conditions.

My doc said absolutely and says he will do whatever he can to help me get my insurance to OK it.

So, now I begin the adventure of getting a lapband. PS, my insurance sucks when it comes to approvals.:help:

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Welcome to LBT. Congratulations on your decision. It sounds like this may be the beginning of a good turn in your life.

It's great that your GP is supportive, I'll keep my fingers crossed for your insurance company to come around.

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Devana Thanks, today I found out that my insurance doesn't have a Bariatic surgeon on there provider list. Thinking serious about going to MX doc

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