Hi: Still pretty new here but all the info. here helped me make my decision for sleeve instead of band or bypass. Insurance won't pay for sleeve but after reading all the wonderful posts on Dr. Aceves and his credentials, I decided he is the one for me. I was approved yesterday. Only downer, we have to finance so I will have to wait until Jan. when my flex spending account is available again to at least not have to borrow that portion of the $$$. Maybe we'll win the lotto and I can get it earlier!!! Monica at Dr. Aceves' office is so nice to deal with. I feel at peace w/this decision. I saw a nutritionist today to try to help lower my cholesterol (I can't take the statin drugs and don't want to), and hopefully lose a little weight before Jan. Thanks guys for all you good advice! I feel like there is hope for me after all!

Hi there! I am in the exact same boat as you! I lurked here for a while (a LONGGGG while) until I made decision to go with Dr. Aceves. I have already been approved by him and like you said, everyone on his staff has been a joy to deal with. Not used to ppl at the Dr.'s office being so friendly or informative! I am hoping to get the funds together by Later September or October to be able to go through with the surgery. It's a mental struggle I am deal with right now. I am 100% convinced that I have made the right decision and now its just a $$$$ issue. I would have the surgery tomorrow if $ allowed but I just have to keep telling my self that "good things come to those who wait..Right??"(GRrrr) I wish you the best with getting the funds together as well and I look forward to hearing how things progress for you!

Hi Bon Bon: Appreciate your reply. Isn't it a shame that $$$ keeps us from what we want right now. I am excited for you and me both that we have made this decision. I hope things work out that you can have this in the Fall. Unfortunately, looks like I am stuck until Jan., but at least I have hope now . Good Luck in your journey and let me know when you will have surgery. Take Care!

I know I told you the other night but congrats again!!! I am so excited about the change that is coming (sometime in the near future lol). If you hit that big bucks send a few my way!:-)

this is just great news!!! you will definitely love everything and you won't regret a single thing.....you have made the right decision and you'll definitely get your money's worth!!! congrats and goodluck, please keep us posted.:thumbup1: