just_Rach83

My mom had gastric sleeve 8 years ago and my aunt had gastric bypass 12 years ago. My mom wasn’t very successful due to underlying health issues that didn’t make themselves known until she was post-op. My aunt lost over 150 pounds. I researched for years and would bounce back and forth with the idea to go forth with it and I’d always back out. I finally decided that for my health and my children’s sake, this would be the best option for me. I would have mental talks, and journal about my ideas and thoughts on surgery, the pros and cons, what I needed to do to prepare myself and my family. I talked it over with the adults in my family and then talked it over with my kids, because it will affect them as well. When I realized the support I have that will improve my success rate, I couldn’t back down this time. inhave one more dietary appointment before I can schedule my surgery and I couldn’t be more excited. Yes, it’s scary because it’s such a major surgery and many things in your life will change. I have two of my friends who now are going through the process as well and we will be each other’s coach and accountability partners. Remember, those leaps thats are the scariest are usually the ones most worth it.

Thank you! I have Medicaid so I know the preppy requirements will be different. I’m just feeling like I should have a million questions but I don’t. I guess that could be because I have two family members who underwent bariatric surgery.

So I completed my initial webinar tonight to move forward with gastric sleeve. My mom had it years ago but with her multitude of health problems, it didn’t work for her. My next step is to get my referral and insurance coverage verified. What should I expect on my first visit? What specific questions should I ask? I know the procedures, the diet and risks. I just feel like I’m missing something.