Rena's got this

I'm kind of worried also. I have insurance through my university(which is self insured through BCBS of Alabama). I know they pay for bariatric surgery, but they have a 6 month wait period where you have to try and lose weight through another program first. They also have requirements of a minimum of 35 BMI with 2 co-morbidities, or a BMI of 40. They also reserve the right to go back and check your medical records to see if you have had a BMI of 35 for 3 years or more. I am a smidge over 40 BMI right now, but I know 3 years ago I was probably around a 35. I may have some co-morbidities, but barely. I am pre-diabetic, and was on metformin pills for a while, but am off them for now. I have a low thyroid, and am on meds for that, and I have high cholesterol, and am on meds for that. My cholesterol and pre-diebeties seem to be in the good range for now, and I don't know how that will affect insurance. I also have bad knees, and in December underwent surgery for torn/worn cartlidge in my right knee. Guess I'm just apprehensive whether or not they will pay, and I don't have the funds to go to Mexico.

I can see it just fine. Pretty cool actually! It looks larger than I thought it would be.

If I were you, I would do it now, before you get into your 50's. It will be one less thing you have to worry about once you have it done, and it is obviously a big concern of yours. Its not going to go away, unless you do something about it. Be bold, you already have with the sleeve. You can consider this to be a part of that whole process. Take charge and "get er done!"