Luv2scuba

Welcome! This site is full of info, support and encouragement! I'm just starting to look into this and feel more confident that this is the answer to my problems. Good luck in your search! Pat

Welcome to the boards! I've just begun the process myself, so can't offer you any advice on self paying. From everything i've read, it does seem a small price to pay for the benefits you will reap! Good luck! Pat

I'm researching too. This site has lots of good info and lots of knowledgable folks. I hope you find the info you are looking for. hgus, Pat

Thanks for the warm welcome! I don't think i've ever found a site that is so positive and full of encouragement! Looking forward to continuing this journey with you! hugs,Pat

Thanks, i look forward to learning all i can and sharing with all of you!. I love the encouragement and positive attitudes that found here! hugs, Pat

I hope you don't mind joining this group. I'm just beginning to explore the possibility and finding so much wonderful info here. I have found out that my insurance will cover the surgery. And today i requested a list of requirements be sent to me. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better. Pat

I am just starting to look at this surgery and can't seem to find any surgeons in my area. It looks as if i'll need to travel to Erie and Hamot (2.5 horus) or Magee's Woman's in Pittsburg or Alegany gen, pittsburg too (both 3 hours) . Any other ideas? Has anyone used either facility? Thanks, pat

Good morning all, I am just beginning to research this whole thing. I had made up my mind that i was going to start a weight loss program and give my self till the end of the year and see if i could stick to it. If not, then start the process for wls. But as i've spent a few days here, i'm rethinking that. I have contacted my insurance and they will cover wls. I neglected to find out if they require a supervised diet period. So i'm thinking that if they do, maybe i should use this time i've planned to do it on my own, and do it supervised. I will try to find out today if my insurance will require such a time. I think I've tried every diet out there, WW was the last one, lost 40 lbs last year in 8 months, and had gained 30 of it back by march of this year. I've lost about 20 of that again. Both my parents have been diagnosed with diabetes, family history of heart disease, so far i've been lucky as i'm fairly healthy except for the obesity. I wonder how much longer i can tempt fate? My sister and her partner both have had r &y (hope that is right) and both have had severe health complications. And both have regained almost half of what they had originally lost. So i'm thinking that is not the route for me. I've found this forum to be an excellent source of info and look forward to continuing this journey. Pat