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Hang in there tyvette04. Don't let the current pain fog your thought process. No mistake made. Your future's looking brighter already. Think of something positive or someone that makes you feel good about yourself. I've had several surgeries (motorcycle accidents) and the pain of the accident was worse than the surgery, but that was so long ago I don't even remember the pain. I came out alright, just walk funny! LOL

beachlover1129, I would imagine your doctor would suggest to just take it easy. Make certain you take whatever medications prescribed for you & your diet products appropriate for whatever your specific surgery dictates. Check with the doctor who did your surgery. Good luck and enjoy your trip. I just got notified by my hospital that everything has been approved (Medicare & Aetna) and I'm going in for my initial counseling on Thursday, May 17th., 2012.

Amazing! You are an inspiration for all.

Thanks Kathy & good luck on your journey. I spoke with Aetna Ins. today & was told that if Medicare doesn't accept a particular surgery, then neither will they. So, now I'm down to plan B: either Rhoen-Y or Lap-band. No gastric sleeve. Leaning towards the band. I'll post what happens in the next few days/weeks.

I'm by far not a computer genious, but I found that taking a photo with my cell phone then posting to my computer (desktop) is the simplest way to be able to download & forward pictures. Hope that helps. I've got to do the same.

Does anyone in the "Sixties Groupt" know if Medicare covers Vertical Sleeve surgery? I'm 65 and just now beginning to look into doing the surgery. I've been checking out all the various web sites and trying to get as much info as I can. I have a doctor's appointment this coming Monday (04/23/2012) and plan on starting the ball rolling by asking my primary care doctor about the process. Good luck to those going in for surgery.

Congratulation on your journey forward. I'm still in the 'investigation mode' examining every bit of info I can get a hold of. Of course the first step is determining if Medicare will pay for gastric sleeve surgery. Please keep us informed of your progress.

Not certain if I'm askinging this question in the right forum, but haven't seen it posted elsewhere. Is anyone familiar with Medicare covering VSG? I also have Aetna insurance as a supplement.How do the finances work out? Thanks.

Hello to all & best of luck on upcoming surgeries. I'm new to this web site & new to the world of weight loss surgery. I'm still investigating all procedures & which one I feel will be the best for me. So far I'm leaning towards "sleeve" surgery. I've been burning up the internet searching for any & all information pertaining to weight loss surgery, pre & post-op diets, best doctors in the area, etc. I currently weigh 296-lbs. & am looking to get to my old fighting weight (figuratively speaking).