Mommie4

If you dont mind me aaking, how long did the whole process take? From the first doc appt to your surgery? What all did you have to do to get approved for it?

Thank you! Im scared they wont since im only 214lbs with no major health issues except high cholesterol. Im keeping my fingers crossed! Ive been trying to get below 200 since my mid 20's and i'm now 35. I joined the biggest loser club so I know now how to keep it off if I could just have the help from the sleeve to finally get it off!

Hi, I am also new and looking into getting the sleeve. I started at 230lbs but joined the biggest loser club and now im 214. Cant seem to lose anymore and tired of yo yo dieting myself. I live in illinois and am on state medical, they cover it here with doctor approval and with health conditions. I am praying they cover it for me! I only have high cholesterol and some back issues. Good luck with your insurance! Im waiting to hear a responce back on mine.

Oh ya definatly! Ive seen the mexico add on the web. Havent looked into that because I cant afford the airfair. And I was also worried about follow ups. I have illinois state med. And checking into surgeons here. Im not putting it down at all having it done in mexico. You are right, there are horror stories everywhere when it comes to any kind of surgery. Good luck with yours! I would be excited also. Ive just begun my journey and im already excited, knowing I could be shot down by insurance, but keeping posative!

Dont blame you, I would be worried about that too! Too many horror stories on t.v. about that stuff. Im still waiting to hear if my insurance will cover it for me. Im tired of the roller coster ride with weightl loss! Gain 30 lose 20! If I could get help losing with the sleeve I know I can keep it off!

Hi everyone! Newbie here! Im 35 and looking to get the gastric sleeve. I could use some advise on how to get the ball rolling. I live in illinois and have harmony health ( state insurance) my reg. Doc sent off a letter to them trying to get approval. Should I have seen a surgeon first? And do you have to obese? Im 5'6 and 214lb, my bmi is 35, I have high cholesterol and have been on numerous diets without much success. Any advise would be helpful on what I can do to make this happen! Thanks