Ageekygal

Hello everyone! I am brand spanking new here! I am 4" 11" and 55 years old (short and old). I just got excepted to the bariatric center and my insurance does cover this surgery. I am now waiting for a call to get me started on the program. Its a loooooong journey as they require a 6 month doctor assisted diet. This does include seeing a psychologist, physical therapist, have a sleep apnea test, etc. I am especially grateful to know there are lots of other shorties here!! My husband is 6'2" so he doesn't totally get it, LOL. Anyway--glad to meet you all and hear your journeys so I know what's in store for me!!

I just got my first acceptance letter from the bariatric center where I live and am getting excited even though its a long journey. After much research I chose the gastric sleeve as my best chance for success to get my life back. My main concern is whether many folks have had long term success as the procedure is newer than the Lap Band and Bypass. Has anyone out there had the sleeve more than a couple of years? Has your stomach stayed small? Are you still full after a small amount of food? Do you still not get as hungry as before the surgery? Any issues with being gassy or hair loss still? Any information (good and bad) is helpful. Thank you all so much!!