Ok so I will start my journey of 2006 still unbanded, but in heavy pursuit!! Here is the amazing thing, I didn't gain during the holiday's, instead I actually lost 5 pounds. Whahoo! I am starting my workout routine today, and am going to try to eat as much as possible like a bandster till I get approved. Drink, drink, drink that water. I know my insurance now (Aetna PPO) requires 3-6 months of doctor supervised diet. I worked with my doctor last month on the letter of medical necessity. I wonder if there is a way for me to write all my diets on my own for the past , hmmm forever and get the doc to sign it?? Naw she probably won't but hey it's a thought. I am going to have the surgeon go ahead and turn in all my stuff I have already to insurance and let them turn me down (if they do) why I am working on my doctor supervised stuff. I have doctor supervised stuff from 2002 but I know that will be too long ago. But I have had my physicological eval done, my nutritional eval done, and a letter of medical necessity from my PCP, cardiologist, & foot doctor, my BMI is 42, so what the hey why not send it all in. Thanks for listening guys and have a great new year!!!!

Congratulations on your 5 lbs lost. Good luck to you!