Hey everyone,

My name is Morton.

Im 37 yr male

300lbs with back problems.

So i finally called my insurance carrier (health net) and asked what i needed to do to get approval for the LAP-BAND®. They need me to have my Doctor call the pre authorization phone number with some info.

Now im just waiting to hear from my doctor.

Ive been thinking about doing this for awhile now and have finally decided its medically necessary as i suffer from alot of back pain and have failed over and over again when it comes to dieting and i just dont have the time anymore to piss around. My wifes due in August and i need my mobility back.

Im hoping that this goes well and that i get the weight off once and for all.

Any encouraging words from anyone would be appreciated as i just do not know what to expect going into such a procedure.

Hope your all doin well and nice to meet ya.

-Best

~Morton:sneaky:

My journey with this procedure started in December with Doctor's visits once per month for 6 months. My last appointment was May 13. The Surgeon's office submitted my info to the insurance company on May 18 and I got approved on May 19. My surgery is scheduled for June 7. Right now I'm on my preop diet which lasts for two weeks. It seemed like a long journey here with the Psych consult, nutrition visits monthly and the doctor visits, but I did it. This preop diet has not been easy, but today was the best day. Its day 5 of the diet and I have 9 more to go. Next week will be nothing but 4 protein shakes per day, but other people have done it so I know that I will be able to I just have to stay focused. Good luck to you and congratulations on the new baby that is coming very soon!!!