Hello! I am new to posting here.. I have been reading and reading and thought it was about time I got involved! I am going to be sleeved on 8/27 by Dr. Alvarez in mexico. I have Aetna insurance, but they will not approve me ... I have to wait for 2 more years till I can show that my BMI has been consistently over 40. I have been up and down my whole life, but I have never been this heavy. I just could't bear the thought of having to stay at this weight just to get approved. I will be forty years old in a few months and I think its time to take my life back and not wait on Aetna. I am nervous, excited, worried.. all the emotions you could possibly have. I unfortunately am going alone to mexico ... anyone fall in the same category? Any other 8/27 sleevers? I don't know a soul that has had this surgery and only know one that has had gastic bypss so I am hoping for a comforting crew here on VST! You all seem so positive and helpful....

Good luck on your journey. Sorry you have no one to travel with you as it's always comforting to have a partner. God will watch over you and best wishes & vibes coming your way.

Thank you!

Hi bluelemons, welcome to the boards. There are tons of us going to Dr. Alvarez in August. I will actually be there on the 6th. We have an August thread going where you can meet tons of other sleevers just waiting for the day to come. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at/

Go and introduce yourself, and our very own FutureSkinnyPants will get your name and date on her surgery board that she keeps updated for everyone.

We also have a Dr. Alvarez thread going if you are interested. Not sure if any have posted in it recently, but its there. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/43311-dr-alveraz/

I want to wish you the best of luck on your journey. Know that there are alot of people here to support you when and if you need it. We have a tendency to lean on our sleeve siblings.