my name is patti and i went thru all the appointments that i needed to in order to have the lapband but they (the doctors) didnt except me. I really need this surgery, i have diabetes and my bmi is 39. I dont know yet why i wasnt excepted but i have a feeling it is because they think i will be uncompliant. However I havent gotten my letter yet so i dont have a clue. the doctors assistant said that if they feel that someone will be uncompliant that they will tell them to lose 10 percent of there excess body weight and they can or will do the surgery well my problem is that i dont know how to go about losing it. I need some advice if anyone can help just let me know thank you Patti

Hi Patti, go see another doctor. You should be able to get the surgery if you have a BMI of 39 with diabetes. These are not the only doctors. Go out to obesityhelp.com and find another doctor in your area.

Don't give up, you deserve this. This doctor was obviously not the right doctor for you.

I agree with sunshine2..go see another doctor. If they won't do it some doctor. You can do this!

You can also get a list of band doctors at www.lapband.com that is the band manufactures site. ~Mandy

I would be interested in knowing why you weren't accepted, please keep us posted.

Carol

Where are you located? I had a BMI of 39 without the diabetes and I was accepted. I am sure that my doctor would accept you.

Thank you all for your replies. I am located in Franklin Ohio in between cincinnati and dayton. I still havent gotten my letter yet so i still dont know why the only problem with another doctor is that I have to find one that takes medicare. The cincinnati weight loss center told me that Christ hospital will take it so i am going to call them tomorrow. (wednesday 12-13-06) and see what they have to say. I would like it if who ever i find can do the procedure laproscopically not open. Hopefully they will do it. thank you all again for your advice

patti

Most bands are done lap, not open. ~Mandy

that is beyond bizare that they would want to place it open. It's called LAP band for a reason.

Get thee to a different doctor and clinic!

You might try Medifast I lost 27 lbs on it in three weeks.

Hello Grace i was looking online for doctors and i saw yours do you know if they take medicare? I am limited to doctors who accept it, I found one in miamisburg that takes it that i am going to call tomorrow and see if i cant go to a seminar. who knows i am just curious if your doc takes it. Thank you Patti

Patti, sorry to hear of your fustrations...but I agree with the others that you are doing the right thing in trying to find another dr...Hopefully better news from them...keep us posted.

becky

So sorry of your struggles.

Why would this surgeon feel you may be uncompliant?

Like the others have said, find another surgeon. With diabetes, you are more than qualified BMI wise.

Good luck. Shawn

hi everyone it is christmas eve and i still dont know why i wasnt excepted for lap but I have found another dr. Her name is Dr Clarey out of Dayton Ohio. I havent seen her yet but i did go to a seminar and have an appt with her on Jan 15 I also see the psychologist that same day hopefully they will see fit to except me However B 4 i can have the surgery i have to pay my percent of the bill. which is 20percent and i may have an issue with that but we'll see what happens. As soon as i get the letter telling me why i didnt get excepted i will let you all know. Thank you for your support i love you all Patti

Patti:

Dr. Clarey's office is well staffed and she works with Dr. Bruce when doing the bands, they operate as a team. Their success rates are very good, and their office staff works hard for approvals.

Take care and best of luck

Which hospitals in Dayton does Dr. Clarey use? I'd be checking that out as well...St. Elizabeth's, or...? I'd want to know all that stuff too - be sure to ask...

BTW - I lived in Franklin as a child (a long long time ago...)over near the high school. I went back this past summer after being gone for 20+ years, and its changed A LOT! Looks like Springboro is now yuppie Central, and Franklin is still just little ol' Franklin...Small World!