Hi:smile1:

I have been looking into WLS for some time now. A couple years ago, I was seriously looking into RNY, because that and the lapband were my only options through insurance. I was very disappointed though because I knew in my heart I wanted VSG. I had kind of resigned myself to thinking this was no longer an option, BUT I just found out a few days ago that my insurance now covers it! YEAH! So I have just kind of been studying up on everything again, and getting really excited. I am 5'6" weigh 242 lbs.(don't know how, but I lost 10 pounds?) I figure I have around 100 pounds to lose. I have a large frame, so I may not actually even get that low. I will be happy with anything below 200 at this point. My body HURTS! I also have High blood pressure, but luckily that is it so far. I know it will soon get much worse if I don't do something about it. I am glad to have found this site, and look forward to learning a lot from you all. I have a WLS Seminar to attend mid October, and then for my pre-op appointments. With the feedback I have received from others with my insurance and surgeon, it will take roughly 2 months from the date of the seminar until surgery. So I am thinking December? I am really excited to be starting this journey, and much LESS nervous than when I thought I was going to have RNY. So that is a good thing. Sorry this is so long. Nice to meet you all!

Hailey

So happy for you Hailey. I wish you so much luck. IF you have any questions or if I can help in anyway please let me know.

Welcome to the site this really is a great place to get information and support!!:w00t: Feel free to ask any question that you may have and keep us posted on your journey! Good Luck:biggrin0:

Welcome Hailey. Best wishes on your journey.

Deb

welcome! :w00t:

Welcome, Hailey! And for me, let me tell you VSG is a wonderful thing! You won't regret choosing it! I was roughly at your exact height and weight (5'7", 250) Had sleeve 6/2 and since then have lost 56 lbs. Some days you struggle to find the "right food" mix for you and that improves as you go along. It has been such a life changing thing for me. I'm sure it will be for you too!!!!

Thank you guys very much! I am excited to be here!:lol0:

Hailey, welcome. My surgery is set for December 2, maybe your surgery date will be close to mine. Good luck, and best wishes.

Thank you! Good luck to you too Lisa! I don't know about you, but despite why people may think it would be more difficult getting surgery near Christmas (Sweets and Cookies galore lol!) I think it will be a nice cozy time of year to do it:) Nice and relaxing. So yeah for us! :lol0:

Hailey

Welcome Hailey

You'll soon find that you will love this site. Without question, everyone here is friendly , informative, and willing to offer support in any way.

It's really great having so many good people to help clarify things, answer questions, and share their experiences.

I am working towards the Vertical Sleeve procedure, and the support I have received here has been GREAT. I extend the same to you.

If you're interested, one fantastic resourse is "You Tube", which has given me a visual sense of whats ahead of me.

There is one short film clip that really helped me to understand the procedure.

On You Tube, if you enter "Vertical Sleeve" in the browser, it will direct you to a number of videos. The best one in my opinion is entitled "Laprascopic Vertical Sleeve Gasterectomy" posted by Dr. Pleatman. This explained a lot to me. If interested, check it out.

Once again, Welcome and good luck on what will be a fantastic journey.

Hi Hailey, we are the same height and I was a similar weight to you at the beginning. VSG has solved all my weight problems and I can sincerely recommend it to you. Good luck with it all.

Jane x

Thank you for the info on you tube Mr. Mason. I will definitely check that out today. And Thank you to everybody else for offering your encouragement and support. So far there has been a ton of helpful information!

welcome Hailey!