Fantastic

Hipaa prevents anyone from talking about your medical records...not from you discussing your own. I woul just tell ppl you don't want to talk about it.

ROFLMAO....can you imagine....ten bucks worth of quarters falling from your chest and you trying to figure out an explanation.

Does the insurance company pay for that? Or are you pretty much on your own?

Thanks so much Kare. I will definitely be checking that out.

For those of us that are a heavy sweater and large glass of Water away from being the approval BMI for the insurance companies...what are easy ways to gain 10-15 pounds without really gaining the weight? I found out a gallon of water weighs about 8.5 pounds. (just remember to balance out your electrolytes). Jeans and a heavy wool sweater is a good way. A roll of quarters in the pockets. Anything else?

Any ideas on how to weigh me down? I dont think they'll let me wear shoes.

Recommendations?

Thanks for the insight. I can't see myself going through that either. That's why I'm hoping to gain a bunch of water weight or where heavy clothing. I am definitely going to go that route.

Does he make you weigh in with shoes?

Thanks for the advice guys! I thought people wouldbe pissed at me for cheating the system. Can somone tell me where I can get weight belts?? Especially belts for wider waists? I'm gonna try the Water thing. Lets hope I can hold it long enough!!! Yaaaay! Thanks for all the help.

You got any ideas on ten pound weights?

You've got a great doctor. As word spreads about this surgery and more doctors educate themselves, I can assure you more will be open to it.

Hello everyone. I am interesting in band surgery. I went through the insurance process and have been rejected twice after testing for various comorbidities. I am fat but I'm healthy! Yaaay! My BMI is 38. I have to options: go take out an $8K-$15K loan or gain 10-15 pounds and have the 40 I need to get the surgery. What do you guys think I should do?