Hello EVERYONE! I have been lurking for awhile learning a lot about the surgery while jumping through all the prereq's...finally completed everything; submitted to insurance and approved in 8 hrs...(guess they think I need it bad...)my bmi is 40 with severe sleep apena diabetes and high blood pressure....I was 314..lost 19 on self imposed diet prior to surgery...now comes the hard part getting my mind set this is actually going to happen....waiting on surgery date......wally

Welcome!

Welcome, Wally! Congratulations on your approval! It is a lot to get your mind around, but I can safely say that while I had many second thoughts before surgery, I have none now! It was the best thing I have ever done for myself. You will likely be saying the same after you have yours done and start to see improvements in the sleep ap, diabetes and hypertension! Good luck to you. We are all here to support you!

Keep concentrating on those health problems the sleeve will help you ameliorate. You will be fine.