Delean

Hello all,

This is a disappointing day. I have been preparing for banding on my own by cutting out all of my diet pepsi (almost one month without drinking pop. I have also cut down on fast food and am looking for as much info on lap banding as possible. I did not see how I could be denied...

I was denied because it was determined that other wt loss methods may be better for me. This was determined at my psych consult. I think this was because I replied that I was a stress eater and I had a stressful job. The psychologist saw me no more than 15 minutes! I can't believe this. I currently weigh about 340lbs. I don't feel like I can do this on my own and I need more help then wt watchers can offer me. Please someone give me some good news. I will appeal this but I was hoping that someone out there has had a similair story and was approved? :ohmy:

Drtoliver, I really like what you wrote. It is so true that we are all looking at making new relationships with our old friend food. This is so necessary, this new relationship, but I will miss this friend. I will miss that big bowl of ice cream in front of the TV. I will miss turning to food when I am upset. It will be hard to replace these habits with new ones that are healthier for me. Maybe you are mourning the death of your old life, your old habits, to be "born again" in your new life. A phoenix out of the ashes!

Hey there Kakki. Why don't you read the "Let's Celebrate" thread? Take a look at what good things you have waiting for you. Keep your head up and aim for the prize. We will be your cheerleaders but until I lose wt I am NOT wearing that little skirt. Good luck!

What a great thread. I am not banded yet and have not even met my surgeon but reading all of your successes makes me feel like I can do this too! I want new pants! I want my shirts to be too big and show too much cleavage! Hell, I want to wear tub tops and mini skirts and thigh high boots with big 5 inch heels. Well, maybe just some new jeans in a smaller size....thank you everyone. I will be keeping up with your successes and adding some of my own soon. De-Lean

I too did a lot of research and was more knowledgeable about bypass at first. I know that there are a lot more side effects with bypass and I didn't want to deal with them. I also am now at an age, thank god, that I am willing to have a slower wt loss in order to reach my goal. I know I need help to be successful but I also have a lot of life to live and I felt (for me only) I did not want to risk my health to that extent. Other reasons I decided on the band, dumping does not sound fun and I don't want to be worrying about my Iron and malabsorbsion down the road. These are some of the things that helped me make this difficult decision. Best of luck making yours!

The road to health can be frustrating and full of little road blocks that seem to be there just to hang you up. When I asked about the band I did have to show that I had tried at least 2 years of medically supervised wt loss before my doc and insurance would consider referring me.

Me too. How about you tell my mom and I'm tell your in-laws? lol

Do you generally have to do the 6 month diet even if you have submitted proof to your insurance that you have had medically supervised diets in your past? Thank you for your reply!

This is so interesting. I wish I could get my husband to talk about what he likes, he is so quiet. If your bf is a loving supporting "soft place to fall" as Dr Phil would say, maybe he does just need to come to terms with your desire to get healthy. Perhaps he is comfortable with you and likes your weight. If I can pretend to know you from the little bit I have read...you seem to put on a good face for everyone. The confident "big girl." Maybe he is confused with your motivation for your surgery. Maybe he wonders if you will still want his 'skinny ass" as a boyfriend when you are a skinny ass yourself!:confused: Best of luck to you both. De-Lean

Hello Eyezchu, Yes, HTN can be a comorbity. You may find it improved with wt loss. You are very young and I would advise you to keep a log of your bp for a week or so. Your doctor may allow you to come in to take it once a day for a week or so. Usually you do not have to wait long to do this. Maybe that would make you feel better about making a decision about meds? Good luck!~

Good topic! I go for my psych consult in a few weeks and I have not told my own family yet! My husband is very supportive about it but I have not told my own mother because I don't want to deal with the possibility that she will not support me. I am excited too and don't want the "buzz kill." Love to hear what others have done in this situation. Thank you Jodi!

Best of luck to you! I am waiting for my psyc consult. It is in 2 weeks now. I try to contain myself and be patient but it is so hard. I want to get moving!