I met with my surgeon on 2/25 and he gave me a checklist of things I need to do before we submit for insurance pre-approval. I met with the nutritionist and psych both of which went well. Today I met with my PCP because I need a letter from him recommending this surgery. He refuses to give me the letter for 3 months because he wants to monitor my weight. My insurance company does require a medically supervised program within the past year however I've been seeing my Dr for over 10!! He's always monitored my weight. I'm so frustrated. My blood pressure was 130/95 I'm 385 lbs. I was hoping to have surgery in 5 weeks and now I've had a huge setback. My motivation is gone...this is so depressing!!!!

Im with crocon. Try to change the way you are reacting. This is not a "huge setback.". It could very well be time you really need ...a time to adjust your mindset for success, your habits, and a time to wrap up some of the other requirements for surgery...if you have them. It took me a cople of rounds with every test because i ended up with follow-up from each one. Just decide that whatever they throw at you, you will not let it stop you from acquiring your final goal. There is some old saying that is relevant... Its not what happens to you thats important. Its your reaction that counts!