Antonette

My psych eval. was easy. I thought I was going to fail, but it seemed like I sailed thru it. Be honest, know your stuff about sleeve surgery and know that it's not an easy fix. You'll do fine!

Smokers: How long did you quit before your surgery. I am having a rough time at it. I believe my surgery will be sometime in January if my insurance approves it (crossing fingers, praying). I know, I know, I better quit very soon if not sooner!

I too, am scared to death. I am very afraid of leakage and blood clots. My husband is not on board with this surgery. I think he's worried I am going to die. He also thinks I rushed into my decision, but he doesn't know just how long I've been thinking about this and doing research. I was originally going to go with the Lap Band, but after a ton of research and talking with those who had the sleeve, I believe I made the right choice.

Wow! You look fabulous! I hope I have the same success as you.

Anyone smoke? I am having a really hard time quitting. I quit for a while then started up again. I have a Pulmonary appointment this Monday. I hope I make it thru it ok. Anyone deal with smoking and the sleeve surgery at the same time? Any words of encouragement?

Weight History from PCP - Done EGD - Done sleep Study - Done Lab Work - Done 3 Nutrition Classes - 2 of 3 done Psychiatric Consultation - Done Pulmonary Consultation - 11/18 I'll finish my last nutrition class in December. I don't have anymore requirements that need to be met. What is next? Does it all go to Insurance for approval? How long until my surgery do you all think?

Did/Does anyone have sleep apnea? Are you using the CPAP machine? If so, how long did you have to use it after surgery?

Halfway?!!!! I thought I was almost done! Wow, halfway is disappointing.

Thanks! I don't know how much longer I have. I know I have 2 more nutrition classes and a Pulmonary consultation and then I guess I have to wait until insurance approval, right?

New Jersey

Had my Psych eval. this afternoon. Had to do a 20 minute true and false test prior to seeing the Doctor. Then had to answer a bunch of questions when I saw the Doctor. I was so nervous, my stomach was killing me! At the end of the session it sounded as if he was pleased with what I said and gave me some positive feedback. Whew! Next is my 2nd of 3 Nutrition classes on 11/12 and my Pulmonary Consultation on 11/18. Take Care!

That is just fabulous! Keep up the excellent work! I look forward to losing my "tonage" soon.

Oh I forgot about that. They wanted 4 years! That's been done too!

sleep study and reports done. Lab work done. EGD - 10/9 1st of 3 Nutrition classes - 10/10 Psychiatric consultation - 10/14 Pulmonary consultation - 11/18 I am thinking surgery isn't too far away after all this is done. What does everyone else think?

Absolutely fantastic! Way to go!

1. Does everyone lose thier hair after having this surgery? I'm so afraid of this! 2. Has anyone gained the weight back after having the surgery? 3. Has anyone suffered major complications after having this surgery?

Does anyone have Medicare? If you do, what did you have to go thru to get your surgery approved and how long did it take? Thank You, Antonette

Does anyone have Medicare? If you do, what did you have to go thru to get your surgery approved and how long did it take? Thank You, Antonette

Hi my name is Antonette. I'm 42 and oh about 100 lbs. overweight. I am in the very early stages of this whole thing. I go to the seminar on Tuesday the 17th. I want to lose 100 lbs, but even 80 would make me very happy. I'm so glad I found you guys!