kennen08

I got my referral for the psych evaluation. Hoping all goes smoothly. As long as the surgeon agrees, we have narrowed it down to the sleeve. Thank you for all your input. I have Aetna insurance. How long did it take after submission for approval? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Your stomach does NOT remain whole. You have a little pouch that is made. The difference between GB and the sleeve is with GB they leave the remaining larger part of your stomach attached while with the sleeve it is removed(normally 85% is removed). I wouldn't want any newbies to miss understand what you are saying. Thanks for the information. I think I'm still a few months away from getting it done, I want to know all I can so when the time comes I am well informed. I was curious about the pain. I've had three c section in 4 years, all of which were very easy to recover from. Is it similar? Worse or better?

My issue is also portion control. Whether it's brownies or broccoli, I eat till I'm full. I've been leaning towards the sleeve because it is less evasive. I have a friend whose had each one and they both swear by their procedure. The appeal to bypass was the dumping which I was hoping may help with eating the wrong things but I don't like the risk of becoming malnourished because my body can't absorb all the nutrients it needs.

Can I ask what your starting weight was? I am your height and starting my approval process.

I've started the process to be approved for surgery, I meet with my nutritionist Monday and Tuesday I set my appointment for the psych evaluation. What are the pros and cons of either option? Personal results/preferences/experiences? What no one ever told you. Anything would be greatly appreciated.