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This is good to know. Thanks for sharing! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Hello I can tell you a bit about my experience with the psych side of things. For me, I was just completely honest during the eval (I have PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety and a bunch of other related mental health problems). The person doing my eval passed me on the condition that I keep getting treatment and I just had to discuss & show my treatment plans. I think it's more of a problem if you screen for a mental health issue that you are not getting treatment for. Sounds like you have a solid treatment plan. (I have had many hospitalizations for PTSD episodes). Goodluck :-) Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App Thanks so much for sharing! I'm going to message you some more questions... Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the info and for sharing! Good luck on your journey as well! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I've heard that RNY is better than GSV fot GERD, but honestly, the RNY surgery freaks me out a bit. I'm planning to see what my surgeon has to say about my GERD and the two. I'm glad to hear that your surgery has helped with all those things! With this program we just have to do the 2 week pre-op diet and most people can get through the routine process in two months. I'll have more information once I have my consultation and speak with the surgeon! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for your list and info on how to look up mine. I know RNY us better for GERD, but I really don't like the idea of it compared to the VSG. I guess it'll all come down to what my surgeon reccomends. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App Thanks! I guess I'll find everything out in due time! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing your story. It's good to read about surgery day and immediately post-op for me. Congrats on your losses! I can totally see it on you! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Happy for you! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad you werr able to find a way. Best of luck! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! Definately gonna try! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I see people that quit smoking, drinking alcohol and carbonated beverages. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! You look great! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! I'm sorry you went through a rough-patch, but I'm glad it's working out for you now! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

What a difference! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

You look great! Congrats! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

1) My Bariatric Center has you get all of your pre-op appts in and then they schedule you for surgery. 2) Also, I see that most people spend a week to three off for recovery. Your milage may vary. It seems very dependant on the doctors and insurance protocol. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Idk how all stress tests are done, but I had one last month and they just had me run as fast as I could and stopped me before I fell. Lol. I told them I needed to stop in a few minutes and they went ahead and stopped me right away, so hopefully you'll have the same experience and won't end up too uncomfortable! Gl! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I'd look into disability and see if having WLS could get you some income. Gl! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Major difference! You're looking great! Good luck overcoming the stall Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! I see major changes! You look great! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Im quite sure gerd is not a comorbidity. It can be a side effect of the sleeve. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Thanks for the input!

Thank you!

Hello! I'm new to this community. I'm 27 years old, 5'5" tall, and I weigh in around 230lbs. My highest RECORDED weight is 268lbs in Dec of 2015. I'm looking to have the Gastric Sleeve surgery done, hopefully before this year is out. Luckily, my insurance does cover WLS, but I'm looking to have it done before the year ends due to having a high out of pocket deductible. Because of other medical issues I've had this year, it would greatly reduce my share of the payment. So far I've gone to the WLS seminar and a support group meeting. My Consultation with a surgeon, nutritionist, fitness coordinator, and first psych eval will be done on Sept 20th. My MiL and SiL had the Gastric Sleeve done in April or May of 2016. I thought it sounded too good to be true, and wanted to have it done back then. My husband recently developed foot and back problems and has decided to look into surgery and is going through the process as well to have the VSG done. It took me 3 days to finally decide that WLS was right for me. I had to battle with my unhealthy relationship with food, as well as my fear of failure. I still have moments of doubt, but all of the online research of articles and YT videos has so far overruled my nerves. I am still nervous about being approved, though. My BMI is only 38.3, and the seminar noted that you needed to have 1 co-morbidity and needed 2 co-morbidities in 2 different places. The only co-morbidity I have for sure ATM is sleep-apnea. I suspect I have PCOS, but my near constant taking of BCPs has the clinical symptoms under control. I also have GERD, and I read somewhere that GERD could be considered a co-morbidity, but I've only seen that once and am not sure. Does anyone know if GERD is considered a co-morbidity? I know it's a frequent side-effect, but that doesn't help me. lol. I'm also worried that I won't pass the psych eval. I am bi-polar and am on a few anti-depressants, as well as go for Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT). I'm worried that with being hospitalized in Nov of 2014 and Nov of 2015 for psychiatric reasons, as well as being a current ECT patient will weigh against me. Any thoughts/experiences in this area would be great to hear about. And here's my husband's and my faces for you. Picture taken in Summer of 2013.