I have a very conservative family doctor. He very reluctantly put me on fentermine (sp?) a while back only because my fertility doctor had and I told him that I could get it from him, but I would have to drive further. As far as I know, the only weight loss solution he believes in is WeightWatchers. He even told my obese mother not to worry about her weight because she was genetically predisposed to being overweight.

Anyway...my insurance requires a referral before I can meet with any other doctors, so I have an appointment to see him this week to ask about the LapBand. I am afraid he will refuse to refer me. I really think that this may be the best solution for me. I've done WeightWatchers, the diet pills, and LA Weightloss. I can loose weight, but it is always a short term thing. I usually gain it back more quickly than I loose it. I am only 30 and have a BMI of 46.1.

I wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience or has any advice they can share. I would really appreciate it.

Well, my appointment was today, and I was pleasantly surprised. My doctor said he thought I would be a "very good candidate" for the surgery. He asked about my insurance, wrote the script for the labs they will require and has a surgeon in mind. He said as soon as my labs come back he will schedule my consult. He thinks the only problem I will have getting my insurance to approve me would be if my thyroid is elevated (has been in the past). I may need to get that under better control with meds. I am SO relieved. I really thought he would be dead-set against it, but I guess I wasn't giving him enough credit. He has been my doctor since I was the obsese captain of my high school cheerleading squad, so he must truly understand my struggle. I go tomorrow morning for my labs! He's not waisting any time. YIPEE!

Great that you did not have to change PCP, And that he wil help you find a surgeon.

Good luck on your journey