Has this happen to any one? I'm

Still trying to get surgery how did it happen?

SkyJack1 - I'm very similar to you, 5'8" 200lbs. After 20+ years of yo-yo dieting (I'm 50) and shame/failure cycle, I'm seriously considering doing what you did and self-pay for GS. I know my primary care physician will not be in support of this. I'm 50 and really can't stand the thought of going thru the next 20 years doing the diet roller coaster.

How do you deal with not having the support of your physician?

Thank you!

PS: Have you had post surgery hair loss?

Before I decided to get the sleeve I had went in for the lap band about two Years ago and I think my bmi wasn't even all up there and I had gotten approved from my health insurance but didn't get to do surgery because I didn't have my highschool diploma or GED. At the time I was under 18. And my surgeon is or was the only one doing surgery's to people under the age of 18. The reason why i needed to have a hs diploma or ged was Because he said if i am motivated to loose weight i should be motivated to finish school as well. It's been a lot of back and fourth hopefully this time around under gods will everything will be possible for me. I hope so I need change ; physically, emotionally and mentally.