sign.of.the.scales

I went to my pcp today (who I haven't seen in 2 years) for a checkup and she immediately was concerned about my blood pressure and pulse rate. She ordered an EKG *which came out fine, and I discussed having the lap band surgery with her. She wasn't too gung ho about it, wants me to go to a nutritionist for three months and see what happens. This is so frustrating to me because I've done all my research, I've tried lots of diets and still no success, and I want to have the lap band procedure ASAP. Please somebody give some advice.

Hello Richard! Thanks for sharing your experiences and I hope you let us know how your surgery goes. I think having your psychology background will help you because you are probably pretty self aware already and making this huge lifestyle change is all about being aware of your body. Incidentally, I have a B.A. in psychology.

I went to a lap band seminar last summer and since then have wanted to get banded. I just met with a surgeon today who answered a lot of my questions and gave me a TON of paperwork. I will have to get lots of tests done, including a sleep apnea test. I go into my PCP's office tomorrow and will ask for their approval. I hope that they approve me. I'm kind of nervous as to how that will go. Do many PCP's dissaprove of lap band surgery? Does anybody know?