Papa Jack

What are some books to read out there? I ordered one from Amazon "By Dr.Garth Davis - The Experts Guide to weight-Loss Surgery. He was very positive about the sleeve. Are there any up to date books? Thanks!

I have my first meeting July 5th. Looking forward to changing my life. My no longer list; 1. Not being scared I will meet some one before I gained wieght. 2. Having some one look at my face & not my belly first. 3. Not having friends at work pat my belly and laugh. 4. Not having a friend ask my wieght and laugh when I tell him. 5. Met a old friend and when he thought I had left the room, he said "My God he's fat." 6. Walking up to a ride with my granddaughter praying silently they have a fat person chair so I don't have to walk back. 7. Not having some one say "Why you breathing so hard." when I am just sitting in a chair. 8. Not having my Dr. say "You know what to do to loss weight, just eat right." When asked for some help to lose weight. 9. Hoping the store still has my size clothes. 10. Having the Grandchild say, "Mom say's you don't ride the rides because you are to fat." NOW FOR SOME GOOD STUFF!! 1. Taking walks with the wife. 2. Holding my wife. 3. Riding rides with the kids. 4. Buying regular clothes. 5. Looking forward to activites. 6. Riding in a plane to Alaska to see my sister. 7. Seeing my feet. 8. Getting my lap back so my wife can sit on it. 9. Having my Grandkids see me skinny for the first time. This is all for now. .

Could be just old age. My daughter tells a story a stroke victim was assited to the toilet. Everytime he was placed on the toilet he would moan. The staff could not figure out what was wrong. Then one of them figured out the jewels were hanging in the cold Water each time he sat down. Do not know the fix.

WOW!! WOW!!! WOW!!! You guys & girls are amazing.

How are you doing now? I live in Williamsburg and have my first meeting on July 5th. Sentra in Newport News. How much have you lost? What was it like? My wife is concerned about me having it done, as a good wife does. I'm 283 ight now. I need my life back. Are you glad it was done? Recovery?

Sorry about your Loss. You sound like a strong person. My best wishes for you.

WOW! Same thing is happening to me! My wife of 39 years doesn't understands why I just don't diet. Like a good wife, She's concern about the risk. I told her I have 100% of bad risk if I don't do this. I just forward this forum to her to look at. Last night she was looking for the bad things that could go wrong with this. I saw this on the Dr's Show and found out a hospital 30 miles away do this. I have my first meet on July 5th. My wife will go with me to the class. Hopefully she will start to see I need this. If I don't get this I'm a walking deadman. When I think about getting my life back I tear up. I will not tell anyone at work about this until I reach my goal. NO ONE understands what fat people go through unless you have been there. Thank you for your post.

Hello! I have BC/BS in Virginia also. I live in Williamsburg, VA. I am thinking about having this done. How does the insurance part work? Thank you. ] Welcome and good luck!!! I have Federal BC/BS - they follow what's applicable in each state. I had to appeal the initial denial last September. I got approved in November. The insurance coordinator at my surgeons that many insurance companies have begun including the sleeve in their covered weight loss surgeries. In fact, Virginia BC/BS began covering the sleeve 2 months after they granted my approval on appeal. You sound confident and I don't think anything will stop your success! Can't wait to hear good news from you!