Hello everyone,

This is my very first post. I am 5'4" and weigh almost 200 pounds. I am having the VSG surgery in the DR, self-pay in July. I know that less heavy people loose at a slower pace... but how much can I expect to loose. I want to set my goal at 135 or 140.

My husband doesnt think I need it, but only I know m struggles. I wish he was more supportive like the rest of my immediiate family. My weight has been an issue all of my life. I have PCOS and am also afraid this might slow my weight loss.

Well...I was denied:(

I'm so sorry! You should be able to appeal the decision. Have you talked to the insurance coordinator yet? Good luck!

I'm so sorry! You should be able to appeal the decision. Have you talked to the insurance coordinator yet? Good luck!

Yes...I discussed it with her...am appealing this week. If it is denied again, I am going to Mexico!!!

Started at 250 exactely 4 months ago now at 185, thirty more to go.

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This is my very first post. I am 5'4" and weigh almost 200 pounds. I am having the VSG surgery in the DR, self-pay in July. I know that less heavy people loose at a slower pace... but how much can I expect to loose. I want to set my goal at 135 or 140.

My husband doesnt think I need it, but only I know m struggles. I wish he was more supportive like the rest of my immediiate family. My weight has been an issue all of my life. I have PCOS and am also afraid this might slow my weight loss.[/quote']

My mother was not supported at first but the day of surgery she had no choice I started off with 299 and now I'm 223 im 5'6 let me let tell you I have really bad PCOS and severe facial hair and I still managed to lose 76 lbs in 4 months and 4 days :-D good luck