Hi All--

Well, I'm getting closer with each passing week. I've attended my seminars, found and met with my surgeon, secured my letter of support from my PCP, gotten additional letters from the therapists I've worked with, attended support groups, passed and gotten my report from my psych eval and I will complete my 6-month medically-supervised program next week. I feel so victorious every time I complete a step.

There are two things that make me nervous. I learned today that my insurance coordinator at my surgeon's office is no longer working there. I know that my surgeon is running a business and to date I've been impressed with his staff and the way the office is run, but I do wish that someone had called to tell me my coordinator had left as opposed to me trying to contact her repeatedly with no success, which led to calling the office and being told that she was gone.

The other thing that makes me nervous is the fact that I gained a few pounds on my 6-month supervised diddy. I called my insurance company (BCN) and was told that the policy doesn't say that I have to lose, only that I have to participate. I just feel ashamed and embarrassed. Why couldn't I lose one f#$%ing pound in 6 months?

Anyway, what's done is done and I'll have to move forward. I suppose the worst thing that happens is the insurance company says no and tells me to try it again on a supervised program.

Thanks to all for sharing your stories. It's nice to be connected to such a supportive community.

Best to all,

Beautylocs

Hi Beauty. Don't sweat the slight weight gain on the supervised diet. If you lost great on that you wouldn't need the band. I wouldn't worry too much about the coordinator, either. I'm sure the staff is too busy to call all the patients and let everybody know......would have been nice, though. Anyway, good luck.

Wow - I think your doing great. and so organized with everything. I'm sure everything will work out just fine. keep up the great work.