After months of "lurking" on this board I decided to go to a consultation for the VSG. Unfortunately I will have to pay out of pocket --my BMI is not high enough for my insurance to pay. I don't really feel like jumping through the hoops to go around that. I am 5'2 and 210 pounds. They won't approve anything below a 40 bmi. So I put some money together and my grad school savings and scheduled an appt for January 18th (MLK Day).

Hi, and welcome to the forum. Congrats on your upcoming surgery date. I wish you the very best, and hope you keep us updated on your progress.

Welcome JeepChick!

Where are you having your surgery?

Tracy

Hello and welcome to VST, we are so happy to have you join us. Congrats on your decision to a healthier you!

It is easier to get student loans at a decent interest rate than surgical loans for what is going to be considered an elective surgery. No reason to put off grad school just because of the VSG.

Bill

Welcome JeepChick!

Where are you having your surgery?

Tracy

I am getting it done in South Korea. I live in Seoul.

It is easier to get student loans at a decent interest rate than surgical loans for what is going to be considered an elective surgery. No reason to put off grad school just because of the VSG.

Bill

I have been putting money for my graduate school for a while now. I didn't even think about taking out a school loan.

JeepChick - welcome to VST and keep us posted on your progress - January 18th will be here before you know it!

Congratulations on your decision and good luck with your pre-op journey!

Good Luck and welcome to VST.

Reading everyone's posts are so inspiring!

I'm extremely happy with my band to sleeve revision. I had my sleeve done on 11-9-09 and have already lost 23 lbs. I never lost anything with the band.....the sleeve is the way to go. Just be prepared for the 1st day out of surgery....I felt terrible, but you feel better and better with each passing day. Good luck.