8/2/2011

I am new to the site. I am here to learn as much as I can about the sleeve.

I have not had surgery yet. I am still investigating so to speak. I really want to be sure before I leap.

The sleeve interests me more so than the band because the band seems more constricted on what you can eat. I am not concerned with the amount of food because I have been eating way too much and of course that is what contributed to my weight problem in the first place.

Several people who I have talked to have wished that they had got the sleeve instead of the lapband.

Also, I am considering Mexico for my Surgery but I am apprehensive about it. The reason for Mexico is the cost. If I could have it here where I live I would like that but my last quote was $ 20,000.00. I have Regence Insurance and I was told it will be very hard to get coverage for any kind of WLS. It would be nice if they would come to the 20th Century!

It will be nice to take part in this forum and anything you would like to tell me will be much appreciated.

Thank you

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Welcome! I am new here as well. I think you will like this website and find tons of information.

Have you read your insurance policy? Don't go by what they tell you on the phone. Seems they do cover it since you didn't get a definite no from them.

I will consider self paying here in the US or going overseas but only after I am certain my insurance won't cover it. I know I will have to jump lots of hoops but I would rather stay close to home because of convenience and post op care.

Best wishes!