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My first step and the door was shut in my face!!!!!! Couldnt even get pass the NP. She told me that the doctor wouldnt even consider doing the surgery on me because of my BMI. It was 34.9. When I made the appointment three weeks ago I weighed 216lbs and today I was 207lbs.

Im so depressed!!!!!!! I've been stressing the past few weeks over my ex and then today was told no surgery. Just listening to all the stories gave me hope. There is no way I could be self pay. I'm already in debt and have 3 small kids. Im really feeling sorry for my self now.

Sounds like listening to all the stories gave you more than hope, looks like it gave you inspriation to lose 9 pounds!!! There are several people on LBT who are working the band plan, without a band. And from what I see, most are succesful!! If it is support you need to do it, we are all here! Nothing much we can do to sway a Dr.'s principles....but we can do our best to help you make wise eating choices, and listen when you need to vent your frustrations, rather than doing like I always did and eat my frustration away! I am sorry for the disappointment, I too would have been crushed. But, it sounds to me like you may be able to do this on your own with some moral support! You have made a wonderful start!! I would be proud!

Good Luck to you, and if you need that support, stick around...feel free to PM me if you need to talk, stress, dissapointment, and 3 kids, are a lot to handle.

Kat