Belle

Thank you, Donna. Not sure if I will have this surgery, but this will certainly be a good resource for me if/when I do!

I'm un-sleeved and haven't even chosen a doctor yet, but I'm here with you guys. I used to work in Splendora years ago myself - back in the early '80's. Small world!

Great! Thanks, Tiffykins! I've spoken with someone at Aetna (couple of weeks ago) to ask about requirements, and I do know that I have to do either a 6-month doctor-supervised diet or a 3-month multi-disciplinary program in order to be approved. The main thing I need to work on is getting my DH on board with this. When I first brought the subject up, he nixxed it. I tried to tell him that, when my health is at stake (as it is now), it's a necessity. He says that my health isn't at stake. Hmm. I have type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, osteoarthritis made worse by my weight. Not only that, but I had breast cancer which was estrogen positive (and we all know that fat makes our bodies produce more estrogen). I am well over 100# overweight (more like 150#) and I have a BMI of around 45. If my health isn't at risk with all this, then I don't know what's what I guess. Not sure what DH's issues with this are . . . except that his first wife had gastric bypass (and did well, as far as I know) and he just doesn't want me doing anything remotely like what she's done. :thumbup: I am currently seeing a clinical psychologist for depression, and I have an appointment tomorrow. This is going to be one major thing I discuss at this appointment. I know that I have to do whatever I can to get myself healthy. I just would like to know that he's going to support whatever I do and not be an albatross around my neck. I hope that I can attend an informational seminar soon and get him to go with me so that he can get his questions answered and fears laid to rest. Sigh . . . so much to do . . . But first I will check those links you gave me! Thanks, y'all! Hugs, Belle

Hello, all! I'm new to this site and have been lurking for a couple of days. I just found out that my insurance (TRSCare through Aetna) now covers VSG, so I'm ready to find out what I can. I've been reading also on Obesityhelp and one other site. I know that, while they can be good sources of support and information from those who have been there/done that/have the smaller T-shirt, I do need to find some really good sources of information about this procedure. So . . . I'm throwing this out. What are your recommended sources for research? Websites? books? What have you? Thank you in advance for any and all help. Hugs, Belle