I didn't have much for medical records either and have only been seeing my current PCP since October of last year.  I didn't do a 6-month weight loss program either and I was approved in 3 days with BCBS. Shannon

 Oh Lisa. I so feel for you. I actually had mine out before WLS, however, I do remember the pain and it is terrible. Mine stopped working completely I guess and so they just took it out. Not to painful. Just a couple of holes and that was it. Is Smolick doing your surgery? Good luck and I hope that you feel better once it is done. Stephanie

I got the date for my next surgical adventure.  10-18 I am having my gall bladder removed.  I spent last Friday night in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack and pretty sure I was dying.  Come to find out I have an enlarged gall bladder full of stones.  YIKES!   I thought I had escaped and would not be a statistic with others that I have heard about after WLS.  Not so lucky here! 

That's a good idea. I will need to find another dr though as my pcp is not very enthusiastic about Lapband

I am excited and scared at the same time. I have attended the educational class, had the consult with Dr. LaMasters (Dr. Eibes new surgeon) and am working on getting my medical records over to them. I set up the psych eval and an endoscopy.  I feel like I have all my duck in a row, but Im still apprehensive about the surgery. I had a long talk with my husband last night and we discussed the pros/cons etc. He 100% supports me on this journey. (after much research and concern) I told him I would not get the surgery if he isnt there for me 100% b/c I cant do this alone. Its a tool, not a miracle cure.  Anyway, how did you make the decision to get the band? I know what to eat, how much to eat, how to eat I just overeat all the time and make bad food choices. I think the band is the commitment I need to do the right things. I love exercise and being outdoors, but I am ashamed to do things b/c of how I look. I hate being judged, and I know it happens. (heck, I would judge my big behind too!) I want to set a good example for my daughter, and not let her adopt my awful eating habits. I really think this is a step in the right direction for me.