My name is Sharon (Ronee) and I am 58 years old. Married and live in KCMO. I have approval through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for my bariatric surgery, however I switched surgeons, so I am now having to meet the requirements of a new group, before being scheduled. Have to admit to a little bit of nervousness about the whole thing, wondering if it really is the right thing to do. Maybe I am just having cold feet....Sharon

Ronie, you are doing the right thing. You are just having cold feet at the moment. I was sleeved on 4/10 and I'm doing great. I'm not saying that it is easy, but the sleeve is just one more tool to use to lose weight. This site is a God-sent. It has calmed a lot of my concerns and I know that I am not alone in this journey.

It's also good to have a forum for us older folks. We tend to lose weight slower than the 20-30 yr olds! Let us know when you are having your surgery and we will be there to support you.

Thanks GrammyK, I really appreciate the words of wisdom. Congrats on how well you have been doing. I had my first consult on Wednesday and have to get a couple of things done before I get scheduled. But I will share the date when I get it. Feeling calmer today, guess I needed a good nights sleep to let it all gel in place. Thanks again! Sharon

Hi my name is Shawn (female) I am 57 years old, I was 56 when I started this journey in March 2012. Right now I am waiting for my Medicare HealthNet insurance to approve me. My insurance packet was sent to them Sept. 7th. My situation is a little different. When I had my upper gi they found a problem. I have Achalasia. When I have my surgery my Dr. Podkameni, Arizona is going to do what is call Heller Myotomy on my esophagus and if I do well he will do the vertical sleeve at the same time. If there are problems I will do the sleeve 6 to 8 weeks later. I am praying that my Dr. can do both at the same time. Can I please ask for prayers please. I will let you know my surgery date as soon as I know it. I am so excited. Not nervous yet. Sharon I feel we are doing the right thing. I watch a youtube video and a Dr. did this surgery on his 12 yr. old neice. So I thought if she can do it I can too. I wish I could remember the Drs. name, darn I forget. When I find his name I will tell you. Good luck everyone. I am so glad that they have this group for Sleever Sleevers!

Hi Shawn, You are right this is the right thing to do. When I think of all the diet books and dumb diets that I have been on and failed at, I know I am finally doing something that makes sense. I also watched some you tube videos about people who had had the sleeve done and the amazing weight losses they achieved, so I know it works, it is a tool. Good luck on your surgery and I will send prayers your way.