sychadelic

Congratulations!

I had one last night that startled me awake. Someone told a friend of mine that I had died, and she replied "in surgery, right? Well, I tried to tell her!" in such a cold tone, or at least that's all I remember of it. I know it's our anxiety playing havoc, but it doesn't make it any less disturbing.

Oh, okay. Well, good luck, and definitely let us know how you are as soon as you feel up to it. littlemassey - have you had surgery yet, or have a date?

I've been very lucky and my family supports me, even if they don't exactly want me to have surgery. I did however have one friend (thin all her life, of course) who just would not quit. I finally told her that when she could do the dying for me, then she could live my life, until then, it was my decision. Now we just don't talk about it.

You're not alone in your thoughts. This is my fear as well. You read all these amazing success stories and wonder if it will really work for you? All I know for sure, is that I have dieted myself into obesity, so I know I need to do something different. Besides, we will never succeed unless we try, right? Oh, and I've been overweight since I was 4, so I can understand that part too....not sure which is worse, having never known thin, or knowing it and becoming obese?

I'm having it at Crestwood in Huntsville, so where is Trinity?

I'm not far off, in Montevallo, getting sleeved the 18th....local support would be great!

Cheri and movetolose - Thanks so much for the replies, glad to be back Colette - can I just say oww, the shattered finger does sound pretty bad. Here's hoping your paperwork flies through Cathy - good to know another March sleever, good luck to you too

Been away since Dec. since I thought I was destined for the DS. However, somehow, some way, my Dr.'s office got me approved for the VSG (my first choice). Not only that, but I'm scheduled for the 18th! Now, all the little details have me a little frazzled.........drain tubes, Heparin shots, and the fact that it's actually happening. I'm not complaining, believe me, I've been blessed with a miracle.....it's just a lot to take in. Any comforting words from some vets out there?

Glad to hear it, keeping away from sodas will be pretty hard by itself.

Just wondering if anyone knows one way or the other. The last time I had surgery (year and half ago) I was told no green tea for 10 days before surgery due to blood thinning effects of the tea. Did anyone get this warning for the sleeve procedure?

Wow, so many responses, lol. Well, I decided to call my insurance company first, and see if bariatric surgeries were excluded on my policy or not. Luckily, they do cover all forms of bariatric surgery. I also found out I don't need a referral, so I just need to find a surgeon. I've found 2 local surgeons who seem to have great reviews. I've looked around and found seminars just about every Sat. morning and support group Sat. afternoons, I'm just wondering which would be better to go to first.

Just wondering if anyone knows about either Dr. Lee Schmitt or Dr. Tim Christopher in Alabama? :001_unsure:

Hmm, guess I'll start with my pcp then, and see where it goes. Thanks for all the info, you guys are great :001_unsure:

I'm new to this and was wondering what everyone's first step was. Did you call your insurance co. first, talk to your pcp, or go to the bariatric office first? I know it can depend on your insurance coverage, but just wondering. Have a great day!

Yeah, I'm concerned that my insurance will deny also. Unfortunately, Mexico would never be an option for me, just no way possible, not living paycheck to paycheck. I wish you luck on your approval, I can completely understand how much you want it. Yeah, I've gotten a couple of people telling me that I don't "need" it, but my mother was super-obese by the time she was my age, and I keep inching my way in that direction. I know it's not a cure-all, but more of a step-up, and I can use all the help I can get!

Hi everybody! I just joined to site after lurking in the shadows over the past week. I've been researching WLS, first concentrating on the band surgery. Needless to say, I've decided the sleeve is better suited for me. I've just started on my journey, haven't even had a doctor appointment yet. Would love to talk to some post-op people, especially those who encountered problems. I'm the type of person who likes to know the worst case scenario, so I can expect the worst, then if I don't get it, I can be happy, lol. Thanks to anyone who replies. Have a great one!