Hey.

I think it depends on the doc in regards to how difficult it is....that is assuming you do not have legit physical issues. If you do, they have to be pretty substantial and chronic; severe back pain (me), MS, etc. I would start asking around in your smaller circle of friends in your area who smoke, as I'm sure a 'friend may know a friend' kind of a deal in regards to one doc being easier than the next.

The problem I had initially was a small sample of what is pretty typical in this day and age, the doc pushed product first. Meaning, I was on some pretty heavy pain killers (still am, just not as many) and I asked for the ok on some weed, to which he constantly pushed aside and kept telling me surgery was the answer. I was naive back in the day, but I was so desperate for a 'cure' that I was ready to say 'yes' to damn near anything. After some investigating (post-surgery) I found out that my doc (whom I completely trusted at the time) was getting paid for the hardware he was putting in my back. After two failed, I suggested a spinal cord stimulator (he was still dragging his feet on trying weed, which is kinda odd for Oregon), he wanted to put in a different brand...why? Well, at 40K for the unit alone, his cut was substantial. Turned out to be a piece of crap like I suspected, and cut to the chase and went to Mayo and guess which stimulator they said was the best of the best...the exact one I initially suggested, but also the one he wouldn't make any 'side cash' on.

Point being, and yes there is a point in here somewhere , if you have the history to back you, then don't take 'no' for an answer, if he's not budging then move on to the next doc. If you are going to try to make up some sort of problem, I wouldn't waste my time, I'd spend that time in the afore mentioned circle finding a doc that is a little shady and willing to hook you up. Not sure what state you are from, but I THINK (not sure) that psychiatrists can either write them or have a major influence on getting one. This info from a marriage counselor we were seeing in Oregon....but this is also from a woman who before we left our first session she handed me what at the time sounded like bad joke...weed in cooking oil? Huh? I had never heard of it, as I smoked a time or two in high school/college, so I wasn't familiar with some of the other possibilities. I went straight home and hit the kitchen...who knew.:thumbsup:

Sorry for the ramble, difficult for me to stop once I get 'rollin''!

Later.

Chad