Question:
where do i began?

i am very interested in the surgery and i dont know where to start. i have heard to go to the doctor and start some medical diet pills and then if they dont work go back and see if you can get approval from the surgeon to get the surgery done. is that true? please email me at [email protected] and help me on where to began. my bmi is 41.6 and i a weigh 270# and i really want to lose the weight and nothing seems to help. thank you!!!!!    — LISA Z. (posted on December 8, 1999)

December 8, 1999
I would start by making a list of what diets you have tried in the past. Weight Watchers, OA, Diet Workshop etc. Also include any diet Rx such as Phen phen Xenical. It would also help if you have other health problems - sleep apnea, high bp, etc.Then go to the doctor with this evidence and ask for referral for surgeon. The insurance company will want this too. I have lost 85 pounds in two months and this is what I had to do.
   — snicklefritz