My beginning..

[voyageblue 0]

Hello, everyone I'm really glad I found this site I get alot of great information here, I am currently in the research planning stage of my VSG surgery. I am weighing which doctor, and what price & location will work for my budget. I am self pay with fair credit so as you can imagine it may take some time to secure the total amount which I am estimating at $5-6,000 with airfare etc.

I really like what Dr Almanza is offering, and will in the next few weeks pay the down payment so that I can get a surgery date, I was hoping for April/May 2011.

I'm 38, and I'm sick of being overweight I've tried everything, nothing works. I know the VSG is the answer and being in a better financial situation would make this a smoother process, but I can't wait. My life is depending on it, I've gone far too long in this body, it has to change.

I look forward to sharing my journey

Lisa

[iegal 460]

Welcome to VST and good luck to you on the start of this journey.

Anxious to hear about your choices and decisions. I was a self pay (in the US too) and have no regrets. Worth every single penny and the results are nothing short of a miracle.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Welcome Gsleev!!!

You have def come to the right place for info on the sleeve. I am a self pay as well - and like iegal I do not regret it one little bit. Every single pound I lose I cherish and the victories keep coming. Time passes and I keep getting smaller and smaller.

It will be so worth it, you'll see. Hang in there, and in the mean time read up here and do as much research as you can. Ask questions whenever you get one stuck in your head. Everyone here is always so willing to help out. We are a great group!!

Hugs.