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I won't be able to make it. My daughter has play production. I should make the next one.

Wonderful! Will do.

Oh my gosh!My church is right behind yours. I will be there with other sleevers.

Where will the meeting be held?

I may try Hairfinity. Great info everyone. The pros outweigh the cons. I would rather welcome the regrowth of hair than the return of pounds & an unhealthy lifestyle. Blessings to everyone!

That's perfect. I'm in Camden daily. Looking forward to it. (Sorry for my typos in the previous post.)

Hello. I'm just starting my 6 month journey to be approved. I was told by others to prepare myself for a huge increase in self esteem and unexpected haters (people that you thought would be happy for you, but turn into frienemies). Would any of you like to share your experiences & thoughts? I'm just trying to prepare myself for all of these changes.

Kentucky Girl....are you ok? I said a prayer for you. I know this thread is old...but I hope you are well now. Blessings!

Hello , I'm in Delaware. I haven't had the surgery yet, but I'm working on theballmofnthe preliminary tests & classes. I would love to have a support group.

Great info. I just spent the last year and a half "going natural". My surgery probably won't happen until May or June (which is my going natural 2 yr anniversary). I don't want to see all of my work fall out in my brush. A friend who had it done 2 yrs ago said she just kept her hair cut short and didn't notice any loss. I don't want to do that. I read on another thread that sew in weaves weren't good because the excessive shedding will get matted into your braids.

Hello everyone. I'm still in the pre-op stage, but I'm curious as to how the African American ladies have dealt with the inevitable Hair loss. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

Hey there! I too just started. I live in MD and have Cigna (3 month process too). I am 5'8" - 280 lbs with a BMI of 42. I'm plowing away at my required appointments and tests and had my required Physical Therapy appointment today. Part of me is very confident that I will get approved and then there is a part of me too that feels like I'm not "heavy" enough (I am blessed not to have any other health issues). Waiting game!

I'm 5'8" 282 pounds , but have 6 months since my new insurance requires it. My current only requires 3. *SIGH* I feel the same way you do. I hope they approve me. Best Wishes!

And yes....I'm leaning toward the sleeve for the very reasons you all mentioned. I just want my stomach to hold less, to actually feel full and leave my plumbing as it is. ????

Thanks everyone. I decided to see the surgeon who performed the first sleeve procedure in our state. I asked a few of his patients about their experiences. They all said the same thing - he is honest & informative with a great bedside manner. I'm looking forward to my appt this Thursday.

Hello everyone. I'm new to this community. I went to a seminar on the various procedures with my mind set on a VSG. Well, by the time I left I felt like I went to a car dealership looking for a Mercedes, but left with booklets on custom Phantom or Maybach. The surgeon was ALL ABOUT THE BYPASS being better with loads of data. I scheduled my surgeon consult with a different surgeon & I'm dreading the same result. I would love & appreciate your stories. The good, bad and ugly. I want to make a sound (non - emotional) decision. Thanks!