Well, I guess my story isn't much different than anyone else's. I have lurked here for a bit, everyones story is amazing, and inspiring. I have lost the same 50 or so pounds a dozen times. I considered this years ago but Bypass was not for me. I then considered the band, but insurance would not pay. So the waiting and dieting began. (with no long term success). I started researching again last year about the band when I came across info on the sleeve. I knew right then it was for me. I made the appointment with the surgeon, went, only to be told insurance didn't cover the sleeve, needless to say I left defeated. Our insurance changed in January, I made a phone call that would "finally" begin my journey. I did everything by the book for 3 months, my info was sent to Aetna and 3 days later got approved!!! It took awhile to get a surgery date but it all worked out and I am scheduled for Tuesday the 26! I cannot wait! I am more anxious about the "prep" tomorrow, than surgery. But I have faith and trust in my doctor. Y'all are so encouraging to everyone, I look forward to getting to know some of you.

Well, I guess my story isn't much different than anyone else's. I have lurked here for a bit, everyones story is amazing, and inspiring. I have lost the same 50 or so pounds a dozen times. I considered this years ago but Bypass was not for me. I then considered the band, but insurance would not pay. So the waiting and dieting began. (with no long term success). I started researching again last year about the band when I came across info on the sleeve. I knew right then it was for me. I made the appointment with the surgeon, went, only to be told insurance didn't cover the sleeve, needless to say I left defeated. Our insurance changed in January, I made a phone call that would "finally" begin my journey. I did everything by the book for 3 months, my info was sent to Aetna and 3 days later got approved!!! It took awhile to get a surgery date but it all worked out and I am scheduled for Tuesday the 26! I cannot wait! I am more anxious about the "prep" tomorrow, than surgery. But I have faith and trust in my doctor. Y'all are so encouraging to everyone, I look forward to getting to know some of you.

Good luck to you. I am looking forward to hearing about your progress

You're like scheduled for tomorrow. WOW!! Best wishes and keep up posted about your progress...Kathe

Welocome and Good Luck!!

Exactly what "prep" are you afraid of?

Magnesium citrate. When the instructions say, stay close to a restroom. I am a little leery. Nothing major, just me.

Congrats!! I'm scheduled for tomorrow and have been on liquids for 5 days. It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Looking forward to a new beginning! Good luck to you!

Congrats. How lucky you are that your insurance WILL pay. My husbands employer has it as an exclusion, so there's no getting approved.

Vicki

Dallas, TX

Sorry about the insurance thing, maybe it will change soon. I was actually thinking about going to Mexico, but got very lucky when our insurance changed in January.

Congrats!! I'm scheduled for tomorrow and have been on liquids for 5 days. It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Looking forward to a new beginning! Good luck to you!

Good luck to you too! We will have to keep in touch with our success!