KarenWB

Well, I'm VERY distressed. I didn't know I hadto have six months of doctor diet visits PLUS I've learned that many on Aetna have been denied even with BMI's larger than mine. AND I already paid $75 for psyche eval and $100+ for the nutritionist! One day later I find out the bad news!! The doctor's office said they didn't know of "the new requirements." What?? I'm very upset about this and have just about given up. Why see a doctor for six months and pay more just to get denied?? And that other woman whose BMI was higher even appealed and lost!!!

Thank you! What is your name? I will pass your email along to her but need a name! Thanks! Was it painful?

Hi to you both and thanks for responding to my post! I know it's only a tool but I'm hoping it is a good tool because I've tried so many other things and each time I've lost, I've gained back more after. Plus I had thyroid surgery many years ago and can't take the replacement hormone. It makes me sick. So I really need a good tool!! I didn't want gastric bypass. It was too extreme for me. I've already had two previous abdominal surgeries and the idea of changing my innards permanently wasn't too appealing. Karen

Hi All, I'm Karen... living in Richmond. Waiting for insurance approval. Saw Dr. Schroder on the 18th. My sister in law had this surgery. She's been talking to me about her experience which continues to be good. She's lost 30 lbs. since December. Is that common? I had hoped to lose more than that over six months time. She lives in Fredericksburg.