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Peace queen I can't believe it! And you are always so positive and helpful to us new folks, and I am just so sorry you are having problems! I hope ot goes smoothly and you can continue on a better journey than you have had!

Thanks so much every one for your input it really gives me some more insights and is helping me make my decision.

So I need help decideing between 2 surgeons. Surgeon 1... Not on network so I pay 15% of cost. Ki out of pocket is 1500 so it won't be more than that. I could see him wed and get all of my preop stuff done at one including psychologist. Very experienced, was a sleeve pioneer, low complication and high success rates, single incision. No egd required with him. Very successful and well known. Also at a center of excellence. Surgeon 2... Went to great schools did lots of sleeves on fellowship but have only done a few in his new practice. He is on network and operates at my hospital of choice. Easy access to all of my records from my pcp as they are in same hospital. Would have to do egd and psychology visit separate. Hospital stay covered 100% So would you go with the more experienced surgeon who requires less preop stuff but works for a hospital I don't like, or a less experienced one that works for a hospital I love and go to for all my care? I am afraid if I choose the more experienced one that I will have a complication and be admitted and it won't be to my hospital. At least if I fp.with Tue least experienced surgeon I will be admitted to my hospital and have 100% coverage. What would you do?

Cj thanks so much for sharing your story. I have never, in all my 13 surgeries, had one that didn't make me incredibly sick so I am NOT looking forward to the first 2 days preop, but glad to know thy others got through it and I will too!

Wondering this too! My Lo is 15 mos... Will be 19 when I am sleeved & i still have to get him from his crib & stuff, so I don't have the option of not lifting weight & that worries me.

I have an unidentified ct disorder too, and I am looking into surgery. I am pretty worried about the fact that some docs wont ever let you back on nsaids since that's what I live on! I am in my 6 month diet now & hoping I can be sleeved in Dec.

I am in salt lake! I am currently doing my 6 month preop diet, and hope to be sleeved in Dec. Who did your surgery? I have a 14 month old & am really.nervous about how much time I want to spend on him, but doing this right too.

Punkin I am in Utah, what about you? I agree about the success stories, but I do get nervous about possible complications.

Punkin do you feel like you might have sleep apnea? I wouldn't be surprised a bit if I did, but it isn't likely ill have to do a sleep study. My surgeon doesn't even do upper gi on every patient unless he suspects a problem. I hope you don't have to pay yourself, that's a big chunk of change! Less than 4 weeks to my consultation- I wish it would be tomorrow so I could ask all my questions & get the ball rolling ya know? I see everyone on that day- the nutritionist, personal trainer, psychologist, doctor and insurance specialist.

Jwrn thanks! I totally intend to stay right where I am at, and then start doing a couple shakes and a sensitible dinner... I would love to lose as much as possible before surgery!

Punkin let's for sure stay in touch, if we are on the same journey timing wise we can be a great support to each other! Thanks everyone who responded and was supportive, its just nice to know you aren't alone when you feel like this!

I am at a family bbq for the 4th, and I am miserable. It's close to 100 and I am 245 lbs. I am determined that for our bbq on the 4th next year I will be ay least 50 lbs lighter, if not more. I should be banded some time in December, and until then I am hot, sticky, sweaty, and miserably fat. I am wy the start of my 6 month diet, but can't truly diet because I am literally 2 lbs away from 40 bmi and so I still have to wear weights to my consultation on the 25th. Today, I am more determined then ever to be banded and be helped to lose weight.

That all depends on your surgeon and insurance. For instance my surgeon requires a letter of clearance from your pcp stating that you are healthy enough & cleared for surgery. My insurance doesn't care what my pcp says but some insurances require a referral or for your pcp to be on board.