SV2

Wha?!

Got my date-August 8. It's a bit further out than I would like-what, tomorrow's not available?! Anyway, now the real waiting game begins.

Good luck, helluva! Keep us all informed of how things are going!

Yeah, but it's a tough call. I have just lost 15 pounds on my own, and my wife would rather I just do it on my own. But, I have been down this road before, and I know that no matter how much I lose (I have lost over 100# on my own before), I won't be able to keep it off. So, yeah, I'm excited .

I just checked with my doctors office and found out I'm approved by the insurance so they'll call me in a few days and schedule everything. I just wanted to keep everybody informed. :-)

It's interesting that most everyone who posts here their first time gets a lot of supportive replies. But you didn't. I wonder why. Do some people consider your current weight of 190 to be too low? Jealous of your previous size 2 size? Maybe neither. I don't mean to come off rude or anything, I just thought it was interesting. Eh, maybe I'm just seeing something that doesn't exist. Either way, I'll be the first: welcome aboard, and keep us updated on your progress!

I don't have a clue as to what your situation is, and don't take this the wrong way, please, but it kind of sounds like you're giving up way too easily. Go get your passport. You'll need it eventually anyway. Are there things around the house you don't use that you could put on Craigslist? What about selling things on E-Bay? Any additional part time work you could do? What about on the weekends? Babysitting? Again, I don't know your situation, but don't just give up. You can do this!

Pics or it didn't happen! Lol! Just kidding!

My wife is the same. I was banded in 2007, and it slipped within the first few days. As a result, my weight loss has not been good. I was able to eat pretty much anything. She thinks the sleeve will fail, too, or I will at least eat around it. She doesn't want me going through another surgery, either. She thinks it's too radical and risky since I'm "only" 235 and 5'9". Our out of pocket share of insurance is already covered for the year since we had a baby and I had my gallbladder out, so the surgery would basically be free as long as I have it this year. She also thinks I can just lose enough of the weight myself without surgery. She's basically not supportive, and thinks I shouldn't do it. It's very discouraging, to the point that I don't talk to her about it. She may go to the seminar Monday night with me. We'll see how that goes. Thanks for letting me vent.

BCBS CA here as well. What were the insurance requirements? I found out I'm covered (I am the employer and I guess got lucky that I picked the right plan that covers VST!). I am a lapband revision, but I'm concerned that I would qualify for a new procedure (33 BMI, etc.).