Under 180Lbs And Getting Sleeved, Anyone Else?

[lilijo 187]

I'm 180 and 5'1" and I will be sleeved within the next two weeks. I cleared my endoscopy and stress test and can't wait to start my new life. At 64 years old, I don't want to waste another day!

[freespirit63 112]

Thats awesone!!

[donaboss 131]

Ok so I saw this post and I feel better.. For those under 200 how did you qualify? What kind of medical reasons? If I'm 199/200 and only have swollen feet, getting tired, break outs , will it be enough? I believe I actually have low blood pressure?! So would that be consisted?

[lilijo 187]

Ok so I saw this post and I feel better.. For those under 200 how did you qualify? What kind of medical reasons? If I'm 199/200 and only have swollen feet' date=' getting tired, break outs , will it be enough? I believe I actually have low blood pressure?! So would that be consisted?[/quote']

I'm self pay. My insurance won't consider covering surgery on anyone with a BMI of less than 40.

[kvlasy 195]

I was a 35 BMI with severe sleep apnea and high cholesterol as the qualifying co-morbidities. If I hadn't qualified via insurance I would have self paid. I have fought a losing weight batter since the early 80's and had actually given up on losing weight until I heard about the sleeve. I'm strictly following my plan and 20 pounds from goal. I couldn't be happier!

[freespirit63 112]

Where did you get your plan what is it? I want to be oreparwd

[freespirit63 112]

Prepared lol

[kvlasy 195]

I went through the Oband center and preop they gave me a six week plan which was in phases. Three days of Clear Liquids Protein and fluid goals, examples of what to have and a sample diet. Then two weeks of full liquids, then two weeks of puréed, then two weeks of soft solids, then modified regular diet. My daily goals are 64+ ounces of Fluid and 80 grams of protein. I track everything on Mynetdiary.com. That tracker tracks protein, fats, carbs, Water, exercise and weight. :-)

[kvlasy 195]

(Swiped from another thread). Here is a sample plan published on line:

Hi everyone! For those of you (like me) who can't wait to get our own manuals/plans from our surgeons or for those who have gone to Mexico and/or otherwise feel they did not get enough information for aftercare' date=' I found an online PDF to a patient care manual from Peachtree Bariatrics here in GA. Several people on this board have used this doctor, Dr. Titus Duncan. Although I will certainly follow MY surgeon's plan, it is nice to see a complete example of what to expect. It has useful info for before and after surgery. It gives food plans for the different stages. It also lists different medications that are okay or not okay. It is in PDF form. Hope others find this as helpful as I do! http://www.peachtree...ient-Manual.pdf

[donaboss 131]

For those who self pay? How much was the surgery? Do they have monthly payments you can make?

[lilijo 187]

My surgery is $12,400 in Dallas. There are several medical loan companies you can work with

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Hi everyone. I am 220 highest weight, 5'4". My husband is 6'1 and 300 lbs. We are taking this journey together. I am tired of dragging myself around, feeling so bad. I have HBP, pre-diabetic, and my husband is a type 2 diabetic 30 years. It is getting worse for him and very scary. We are finished with all classes and waiting for surgery date. Very nervous and excited. I was 175 lbs many years ago being 9 months pregnant, and felt like a whale. Now I can't seem to stop my weight climbing now that I just retired, and I want a LIFE! not a chair!

[cpeycke 16]

I'm self pay in Mexico they range from 5000-8000 u can't get approved without high BMI and additional health issues. I didn't even try.

[cpeycke 16]

U can use credit card or find a medical fiancé but some won't do it out of Mexico...

[freespirit63 112]

I am selfpay and saving up