monyac

The last diet I tried was that Blood Type Diet. Talk about restricitive! I did not know what to eat. I would look at the list and just want to cry. I think that one is best to just cut out a few of the key items that give you problems like Donna said. I think it is sad that we all have to give up certain foods, but I am glad to hear some of you say you would do it again given the chance. A girl can dream that she will be like the lucky few who can eat just about everything but just in moderation! If the insurance does not come through I will definitely check into OCC. It sounds like you have all been pleased with your experience there. MonyaC

Gosh thank you guys. I guess I just really have to wait and see how it affects me. My husband was with me and I asked him his thoughts on the doctors salesman persona. He said he felt that way too, but he felt like he was just really confident in what he does and was trying to let us see that. He did answer all of the questions I threw at him. I just felt like on this one important issue it seemed as if it were too easy to me. I will continue to read the forum and do searches to answer my questions. I do really appreciate you all being so honest with me.

I just had my first visit with a lap band doctor (not at OCC). I thought my appointment was to see if I would qualify and ask questions, etc. He walked in asking me if I was excited and told me that it is sometimes a process with the insurance but it eventually all comes through in the end. I asked about foods I would never be able to eat again and he said bread and hot dogs basically. I know he can't sit and list every food, but it did not sound like that huge of a sacrifice. I liked him alot, but I kind of felt like I a was visiting with a salesman. He did talk about smaller portions and eating right, but can those be the only absolute no foods forever? I had read all the brochures and several websites on it and I feel like he was sort of glossing it over. Give it to me straight.