Hello everyone -

I have been reading pieces and parts to other threads about the 6 month diets with most of them being over a year old. I know insurance requirements change year to year and wanted to see if we could get a new thread for 2010 newbies.

How cool would it be if we could get several of us together who are starting our life changing journey around the same time to share our experiences. We would be there for each other during everyones ups and downs (hopefully not many) until the day we all get approved. :biggrin:

Here is my story.

My first appointment will be in 2 days. I can hardly wait to get started and while several say that the 6 months will go by quickly I find it hard to believe at in the end I will say the same. My BMI is slightly over 40 and I don't have any real health issues. I had gallstones but the gallbladder is now gone, I had heavy random periods but had a hysterectomy 6 months ago.

I can't decide whether to continue to see my PCP for my monthly weigh in's or see the surgeons dietitian. The dietitian would require a 2 hour drive (one way) and a half day of vacation each month. But I don't want to take the chance that my PCP would not put everything down that is needed for approval.

Anyone else in this situation?

Thanks,

Cathy

Thank you for reading my post, I know it was long. I have four sons and one step-daughter. You are right, my sons and brothers are scared about the surgery, they don't want to loosee me over a procedure for weight loss. My step-daughter understands because she wanted to do the procedure too but was denied. Her insurance is different than mine. I truly thank you for your encouraging words. I want to stop being a slave to food. Eating from boredom, lonliness, sadness & happiness as well. The lapband is my stop button to Staples that was easy button. I will pray every night for the wisdom I need to complete the process. Talk to you soon.