Niecey

I went to Dr. Morton's office (Southern Hills at that time) in October. My insurance company denied lapband and said I needed to see my primary care physician for 6 months and get a physch test first. Dr. Morton's office warned me of this so I started right away. The physch test went fine. My last "weigh in" was Friday. I have actually gained weight since I started because I also quit smoking. It didn't make much sense to lose the weight to live longer but continue to smoke. I hope gaining the weight does not give the insurance company a reason to deny me. So now I wait for the insurance company to decide. Hopefully they tell me right away, I'm eager to get this started. I have not heard from anyone but I am wondering if Dr. Morton has you go on a diet before the procedure or anything like a liquid diet before. Denise

Dr. Morton's office in Southern Hills has closed and he is only at Baptist.

I get bored doing exercise too. We have a treadmill and I have to record programs like Biggest Loser to inspire me as I walk and it helps keep my mind on something else. I'm still waiting on insurance but going to Dr. Morton. Did he have you do any preop diet before surgery?

I have only heard good things about him. I am still going through my 6 months of "dieting". Friday is my last appointment. I've already taken the pysch test now just have to wait for the insurance. I'm praying. Good luck.

Maybe he is at both because I am seeing him at Southern Hills.

Wendy, I am waiting on insurance approval but I am going to Dr. Morton too. I haven't seen him yet but I have 3 more months of "dieting" to satisfy insurance co. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Do you like Dr. Morton? Niecey

Thanks for the advice. I have actually gained weight because I quit smoking. I was afraid I would get ready and the doc would not do the surgery if I smoked. I gained 15 pounds in the process. GREAT just what I needed. At least I have a good reason.

Hi, My first time here. I was wondering if anyone has dealt with BCBS of NJ. I am going through the 6 month diet period. My doctor has already wrote the letter of recommendation saying I'm pre-diabetic, my family history, my weight history, etc. etc. I think the only exception is that you have to be morbidly obese which I am by about one pound. I hope I don't lose one pound and then the insurance deny me because now I am no longer morbidly obese. I hope I don't go through all this and then they deny me. Any advice would be great. Niecey