Getting even more frustrated...

Ok is there anyone out here that can help me. I realize that there are alot of people that are in more need of having WLS than I'am, but I'm tired of trying all the fad diets and never getting results. I'm tired of taking pills that are prescribed from the doctor, but they don't work. I guess that my question is if a doctor feels that I'm over weight enough to put me on some medicine & then write a letter to my insurance provider saying that it medically necessary for me to lose weight so they will cover it, then why am I having so hard of a time finding a doctor that thinks I need the surgery. I'm having trouble even getting a doctor to meet with me. I called Dr. Regan in Milwaukee, & I have to attend a seminar first, which I dont mind because I'm sure I could get alot of information out of it, but the only problem is that in order to attend the seminar I have to take a vacation day at work because they are held at night & I work from 1:30pm - 10:00pm. Even that isn't a big problem, but the next seminar is Sept 20th & the work schedules are already out. So I can't take a vaction day. I just look at how hard it is finding a doctor to even talk to me & then think about how hard the rest of the process is, according to everyone that has posted on the message board. Call me spolied, but I'm used to having what I want right now, not having to wait forever for it. (although my husband has worked real hard on curing me of that ) I just don't think I ever going to get anywhere. Also does anyone know if being being borderline sleep apena is enough to qualify me for surgery. My BMI is 37.7 but the doctors that I have emailed, say that my BMI needs to be 40. First I was told that I had to 100 pounds over wieght, which I now am, now they tell me this. Sorry to complain so much but I'm really frustrated & I wasn't ever really depressed but I'm really starting to feel that way now, with all of this. Thanks for listening, at least everyone here knows what I'm going through. I don't get told that I'm crazy for wanting the surgery like everyone in my family is telling me. They don't know what it is like to have to fight to lose weight all of your life. I just want something that is going to be permanent. Dawn

H i Dawn, I too am trying to have surgery and i line in Fond du lac. I was wondering where Dr. Regen is. I would like to have the names of some Dr. near me so i can research them. I wish you all the world of sucess. keep trying you will find slmeone to help you. take care Kathleen

You could try Dr. Kothari at Gunderson Lutheran in La Cross. I know it's a bit of a drive for you but I have heard nothing but good things. I have just started this, and have been approved by him and my insurance. hope this helps. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+hospital+detail+Gunderson+Lutheran+MC+qd.html

Hi Dawn, sorry to hear your struggle. Hope things turn around for you! I am having a struggle also, I have 5 doctors telling me I need the surgery and they are ready to go, but my insurance says it's a written exclusion, therefore not covered. hopefully we will both get what we need! I just don't understand insurance at all. Good luck!! MaryBethC