Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am meeting with my surgeon tomorrow. I am pretty sure that I want a VSG and not a Band, even though that means that I will have to pay for the surgery out of pocket. I finally told my husband and my mom yesterday even though I have made up my mind about getting WLS about 2 months ago. I was not completely honest with them about what type of surgery I intend to have. We will see what the surgeon says. I hope he agrees with me about VSG.

I am 32 years old, I have two small children (3 and 1 y.o). I have been overweight(obese) most of my life. I think I was on my first diet when I was 13. I have PCOS and severe back/leg pain due to spinal stenosis. I hope that my weight loss might improve my condition enough that I will not need spinal surgery.

If my insurance does not cover VSG, I hope to have the surgery (self pay) within next 2-3 months. I am ready!!!!

Welcome and good luck.

Welcome and I hope your insurance work with you! Good Luck 2010! Keep us posted.

Good luck on your meeting and your journey!!

Welcome! I am new here as well and just posted my story a few days ago. I'm in the same boat with self pay and hope to be having surgery some time in the next 3-4 months as well. Keep us updated!?

Good luck on your journey and welcome!

Welcome! Please be sure to let us know how your appointment goes! Rooting for you. :001_tongue:

Welcome vsg2010 & BonBon!! I am new to this site as well and have never officially introduced myself. I had to laugh when i read vsg2010's intro.....i just turned 33 yrs old and i have a 3 yr old & a 13 week old baby. i also just told my husband and my mom....my mom was instantly supportive (which i found suprising) and my husband took awhile to warn up to the idea of going to mexico/dr.alvarez. i'm planning on surgery for mid-july....trying to organize who'll help look after the kids while my husband is at work has not been easy!

i would also like to say that i have found this site incredibly informative & supportive. i've learned so much info....thanks everyone!!

Welcome to VST. It's amazing to me that so many of us manage to come up with the money for this surgery. It was definitely the best money I've ever spent!