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I went to my OB this AM to have some tests run and asked her to write my Letter of Medical Necessity that is required by Aetna for WLS. She gave me a flat out "no." She said she was not comfortable writing it, and that the only letter she's ever wrtitten for WLS for a patient was for a patient who was diabetic, had infertility issues, high BP and was a lot bigger than me!!
The only reason I asked her to write the letter is because I know darn well my regular GP will not write it either. He is a very old fashioned type who thinks that I can do this on my own with diet and exercise.
Do you think I should make an appt. to go in and talk to him face to face? I really just feel like leaving a msg at his office asking him to write the letter, but don't think that will be very effective!
Any thoughts are truly appreciated.
BTW- I have a BMI of 41 with high cholesterol, back pain and had to have my gallbladder reomoved last December- definitely fit the profile of someone who's severly overweight!
Thanks everyone!
I almost got a R-band!!! I was registered on the site and dong all my research and everything. I thought it was supposed to be an improvement of the L-band.
I was be panicking if I had one in me now.
R-band's response to this is right on up there with Toyota and the bad brakes. They really need to do some reassuring for their patients.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
I was sleeved 8/4/10 and am down 50+lbs since then. Love my sleeve.
I am also the mom of 4 young children, ages 8-3 and they were my reason for pursuing weight loss surgery as well. I wanted to live a long life and be the best mom I could be. My weight weighed me down! I was constantly tired, anti social, embarassed, etc. NOW, I'm out and about and playing hard with my babies. Life is good.
http://realizemysuccess.com/VoluntaryRecall.htm
Please share with your band friends
HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader
Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal
Dr. Macik performed my sleeve in May and at that time he had performed over a 100. Now that more insurance companies are paying for the surgery I am sure the number will increase. My requirements were his skill as a surgeon and he received not but high marks when I was doing my research.
