TerriDoodle

Thanks to everyone so much for your responses. So it sounds like I'd need to ask for about 2 weeks off, huh? I don't feel compelled to tell my boss any details....it's against the law for him to ask anyway. I have girlfriends (my best friends) that I've worked with for 15 years...so I'll have to get REAL creative in figuring out what to tell them. I guess it may have to be the truth. Thanks again.

Hi all, Thanks for your opinions. From the research i've done online it looks like I might not qualify, but do have some health issues that might put me 'over the top'. Just wondering if any of you were considered 'marginal' cases? I've got a BMI of 33, but a history of being overweight for most of my life. Have lost weight several times, always gaining it back. I've tried it all....Slimfast, pills, WW, Atkins, supplements, health clubs, etc. I'm presently at an all-time high weight of 210 (5'7"). I'm insulin resistant, hypoglycemic, have back pain, hip pain, suspect I have sleep apnea and my cholesterol is borderline high. I am heading down a classic path of failing health at 48 years of age. I'd really really really like to get a band. Do you think I could get qualified? Thanks, TD

rsbell.....sadly, I did consider it. :cry

I can self pay here in the States... if insurance doesn't pay, then I'll pay with cash. That's not an issue.