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Susan...congrats!!!! What a huge accomplishment.

Great sound advice! Thanks for you response.

Amerigirl, Welcome. Similar story here with going with a lap band and then changing to sleeve once I really did my homework. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 19th with Dr. Aceves in Mexico. So our surgeries will be 2 days apart. I can't wait to hear how your journey goes. Barb

Maria, Thank you so much for being brave enough to post your story. I know I appreciate it as I'm sure many others do. I'm so sorry this has happened to you. It really does break my heart. I will be praying for you and please keep us posted on how you are doing. Barb

Tiff, thanks for reminding about the tastes changing. I remember reading that several times on the board. I hope you had a great weekend too. Thanks:biggrin0:

Once I have my surgery and I get to my goal and remain there for about a year, I'll consider Plastic Surgery. Until then, I told my hubby that I'll just tuck my boobs in my pants when I jog. lol

Well, I'm starting to get things in order for my trip to Mexico for the Sleeve surgery. I got a pre surgery diet. I was surprised that it's only for one week prior to surgery. It's mostly a high protein and low fat/carb diet. I think I'm going to start a low calorie diet several weeks before and then switch to the doctors diet one week before surgery. That way I'll have a little jump start on my weight. It would be nice to be down 10 or 15 lbs before surgery. Hubby and I went to get our passports yesterday. We'd been meaning to get them for some time but just kept putting it off. It cost us almost $400 to process them quickly. Not cheap. Oh well, nothing we can do at this time. Dr. Aceves office did tell me that we could still cross the boarder without them as long as we had proof that we had applied for them, but I didn't want to take any chances. I'm starting to purchase some of the protein drinks I'm allowed to have the weeks after surgery. I've also sent off for samples from two different places. Might as well start trying them out to see what I like and don't like. The doctors office suggested having all those things in place before having surgery so that I can just rest when I get home and not have to worry about buying supplies. I think that's a good idea. The last couple of weeks I've been dreaming of the surgery almost every night. I think it's a combination of being excited and nervous at the same time. More later. Hope everyone is doing well.

Welcome to the site as well. Keep us posted on your progress as well.

Hi Angel, Welcome to the site. My surgery is Jan 19th. You'll find a wealth of information here, and VERY helpful people as well. Good Luck on your journey! Barb

VegasAngel, Oh thanks! Weird thing is I've been dreaming every night and all these questions come to mind. ha

Thanks you two. Maybe I'm just assuming that I will have stitches. I don't have a clue. Hopefully someone who has used Dr. Aceves will post. Thanks again.

Tiff, Congratulations!!! I'm so grateful for you and your posts and the fact that you are one of the first to make newbies feel welcome.

Chancie, Congratulations to you! You are a true inspiration to many of us newbies. Keep up the great work!! Barb

I just thought of something and I couldn't find any information on this board or in any of the paperwork from my Doctors office. I'm having surgery in Mexico with Dr. Aceves on January 19th. I was just wondering if they remove the stitches before you head home and if not, how to you get them removed? Thanks:confused1:

Deb, that's a great question. I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Aceves Jan 19th and my husband will be flying down there with me as well. I'm worried about him being bored and stuck in the hospital for days also.

swanss, Congratulations on our surgery date. Mine will be January 19th. It does seem far out to me also, but in reality, it will be here before we know it. Best Wishes, Can't wait to hear how it went for you.

Thanks for your replies. I've been researching this surgery for a while and have read so many posts. I had pretty much made up my mind that Dr. Aceves ranked way up on my list. In fact I have been in contact with his office several times and have been totally impressed with their professionalism. Looks like he will be the one and that I'll have surgery sometime the latter part of January. I'm so excited and scared at the same time, which I know is a normal response. Thanks so much for your information and for posting on this board so that us newbies can get an idea of what to expect.

Thanks Tiffykins! I'm actually getting excited about it now that I know where I stand and what my options are.

I'm going to be a self pay. I'm looking into Mexico.

deedee, you look fantastic! Congrats on your success and keep it up.

Well, I found out that it is written in the policy that it is not covered. Looks like my insurance agent made a huge mistake. I'm so upset I barely slept last night. I did leave a message for my agent to call me and explained to her that the policy she sold us is not what she said it was and asked her how we can get it fixed. I'm not sure anything can be done at this point. Can anyone tell me if they were able to get approval from UHC when WLS is excluded from the policy? Seems like everything that could go wrong with this transaction has, but I'm still trying very had to keep a good attitude. :tongue_smilie:

Thank you all for your kind words and advice. I am going to contact them and ask what is covered. I do think it would be torture just waiting it out until January as I'm already stressing about it now. I really feel the sleeve is the best choice. I've spent many months researching and trying to decide what is best for me. If they exclude the sleeve but cover other options, I'm not sure what I'll do. I do know that I do not want the band. I orginally started out with intentions of doing the band, but have definitely decided I will not go that route. Again, thanks for all your suggestions and I'll let you know what happens. *keeping my fingers crossed*

I'm new to this site but have been a member of several other WL boards. I have an apt on January 6th with my surgeon. We just got a new insurance policy at my employers that went into effect today. Prior to picking this new insurance company, I requested that my agent make sure they cover WLS. She informed me months ago that they did so we went ahead and selected them. I even started seeing my Family doctor to establish the six months consults prior to applying for the surgery. Dec 23rd will be sixth visit. My insurance agent informed me that she called the new insurance company today to find out what kinds of WLS they cover since she knew I wanted the sleeve and the customer agent told her they don't cover WLS unless a specific rider is written into the policy. She informed him that riders are not done in state of Colorado. I'm so confused now. I don't know if I should call the insurance company to inquire or just let the doctors office do it when I go in January. I don't want to sabotage my chances in any way. I think I'm just stressing because I want this so bad and I'm afraid I'll get turned down or they will refuse to cover it. Any suggestions? :001_tongue:

Well, look at the bright side ladies. You can tuck them in your pants when running so they don't flap around. lol'ing