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Great to hear. Sometimes (who am I kidding) I mean most of the time, us men are slow at accepting reality. I didn't even think we were really having a baby till we saw the ultra sound, then reality sunk in! Maybe it just took some time for it to sink in. But there's gonna be some big changes coming, I agree, communicating will be the key here.

Congrats BigU, you've done great, and I know it's been alot of work. I'm down, but not out. I'm pretty persistant when it's something I really want. I'm realizing there is an emotional side to my eating too. When I thought I was on the road to being banded, I started to get excited, and began to eat better, started going to the gym, and once I hit got shot down I kinda gave up and have been horrible the last couple days. Thanks for the support, and keep up the great work.

Finally, after two days of waiting and no call back, I decided to call the lap bad doc back, and was told that he would not do the surgery with out my GP being on board even though my insurance does not require it. Now I have to find another GP that will give the ok. Just another hurdle to over come. Not the end of the world but what a pain.

Finally, after two days of waiting and no call back, I decided to call the lap bad doc back, and was told that he would not do the surgery with out my GP being on board. Now I have to find another GP that will give the ok. Just another hurdle to over come. Not the end of the world but what a pain.

Maybe your husband is scared of losing you? Perhaps he's even enabling you for fear, or even control. Kind of like a spouse of a alcholic. Sometimes they enable their partners to continue their addiction because that makes them depend on them, and gives them control. If they give up that control, there's a fear they will no longer need them. Not saying this is the case, but it's a angle you might want to look at. I think maybe his negativity spawns from other issues. Perhaps a family or marriage counsler would be good to talk too.

I think no matter what happens, I'm going to find a new PCP, it's just hard when you've been with one for a long time, but it's my health. This is just something we don't see eye to eye on.

Ok, called my band doc today, and talked to the assistant. Told them that my PCP will not give me the recomendation, but my insurance does not require it. She told me that the doc usually prefers that the PCP be onboard with it, but she'll talk to my lap band doc and call me back. So now my fate is in his hands. Please keep your fingers crossed for me!

Ok, called my band doc today, and talked to the assistant. Told them that my PCP will not give me the recomendation, but my insurance does not require it. She told me that the doc usually prefers that the PCP be onboard with it, but she'll talk to my lap band doc and call me back. So now my fate is in his hands. Please keep your fingers crossed for me!

Hi Virginia, I think most people here will tell you the Lap band. Most docs will probably push toward the bypass. As I'm sure you already know the bypass will make you lose weight faster, and keep it off. Also, if you have an addiction to sweets, the by pass would put a stop to that immediately, or a least after the first time you eat sweets. IMHO, I would go with the bypass. Which ever way you choose, good luck.

I've been with him about 10 years. He's knows the struggles I've gone through, and the weight I put on after smoking and the stuggles of trying different ways to lose weight. I would rather to this with my doc, but I'll do it without him if need be.

The insurance apporval was the very first thing I (and the lap band doc) checked on before starting the process. I called and they said no pre requisions what so ever other than what I stated. After reading the lap docs letter to my GP it seemed clear he required the approval. I'll know more tommorow when I call.

I think so, I saw the letter he sent to my docs office and the requirement from the surgeons office requred some medical test for pre op, and a writtng letter endosing the surgerty which obviously my doc refused to do.

Ya, I'm pretty down about it tonight. I'm glad I did the sleep study, and got on a cpap, I love to sleep now. But I'll call the doc tommorow to see if anything can be done, but it don't look good.

BC/BS Michigan. Not a HMO, or anything, only 10% copay, and only 1000 out of pocket per year

That's what I'm thinking. I'm gonna call the band docs office tommorow, but I'm not sure if anything can be done, and I don't see my GP giving me approval for A LONG LONG time if ever. Not sure what my next step will be if anyting.

No, only thing my insurance requires is having a BMI 40> or 35 with comorbities (sp?). I was stunned to say the least. I told him I wasn't even feeling depressed.

No, my insurance only requires a BMI over 40>, or 35 with comobidities (sp?). It seems like it the band Doc that requires the GP approval.

My GP shot me down today. I was so excited after months preperation of going to the intro seminar, getting my sleep study, getting a cpap, getting my psych study, and last was getting my GP approval. He denied me saying that I hadn't done enough. He wants another six months with a detailed journal of my exercise. He prescibed wellbutrin, and said to come back in a month. I'm really dissappointed. Anyone else have this happen, and if so, is there anything that can be done? I'm really commited to this and I feel confident I can make the necessary lifestyle changes (I have already began). Any suggestion? BTW, my insurance dosen't require ANY of this. All they care is if your BMI is over 40, or 35 with comorbities (or however you spell that).

My GP shot me down today. I was so excited after months preperation of going to the intro seminar, getting my sleep study, getting a cpap, getting my psych study, and last was getting my GP approval. He denied me saying that I hadn't done enough. He wants another six months with a detailed journal of my exercise. He prescibed wellbutrin, and said to come back in a month. I'm really dissappointed. Anyone else have this happen, and if so, is there anything that can be done? I'm really commited to this and I feel confident I can make the necessary lifestyle changes (I have already began). Any suggestion?

Never been there, but heard it looks quite beautiful.

G'day Mate, another yank here on the path to getting banded also. I've been through the orientation, got my sleep study, done psych eval, ins approval, and last getting my gp approval. Sure hope he says were good to go. I would hate to gone through all this for nothing. BTW, I have a good mate in Yarrawonga -Mulwala I'm hoping to come see this fall (you're spring). Good luck, and no worries eh!

Good luck on the stress test. I'm sure they are just being extra cautions. One way to look at it is if they do find a problem, at least it was caught and you can get it fixed. That's something we don't want to suprise us. Best wishes, keep up up to date. ND fan here btw, love the USC/ND rivalry, but not of as late.

So you've lost 51 lbs before even getting banded? You're doing great!! Congrats.

If you are only consuming 800 cal/day, and exercising, there's more at play here banded or unbanded. Most people burn more than 800 cals just laying around all day. I think you need to get a medical opinion on that. However, 40 lbs in 10 months = 4 lbs. a month, or 1 a week. while that's a little slow, it's a healtier way to lose weight also. Plus, you're learing a new lifestyle that will last you the rest of your life.

Actually, more than worrying about band slippage, I was concerned about staying hydrated. When I used to train twice a day, I could drink literally a liter for every hour training. I was wondering if being resitricted could be a problem.