Hey everyone I'm Christi i have been on this roller coaster of trying to get approval for a full year now i have been patient and calm I'm now at the last part insurance pending surgeon submitted on Thursday for date if 12/21/12 but come to find out wont be till the next week probably i went for my second 6 month visit on Dec 7 th and i am so anxious waiting and it hasn't even been a week yet anyhow I'm 35 will b 36 in January i am married with 7 children ages 18/16/14/4/3/3/2 i work as a labor and delivery nurse and I'm fat hehe my highest is 268 current is about 244-250 maybe haven't weighed in a week i hope to lose 100 lbs and NEVER GAIN IT BACK I'm using Dr Stephan in mesquite Texas for my surgeon nice to see ya all cant wait for support and to share this with all of ya

Welcome. Lots of great info here. You have 7 kids? Oh my goodness! Wonderful that you are doing something special for yourself in taking up this journey.

Welcome! You will love this group.

7 kids wow! Maybe it is time to move out of labor and delivery. Lol I bet they all keep you young. Just think how much fun you will have with them when you have more energy!

Good luck

Welcome to VST board. A lot of wonderful people on this site to encourage and help you along.

Confident with managing such a beautifully large family and a professional career that you will be able to handle the many changes ahead. Be sure to ask a lot of questions. Most of all enjoy the journey.

I love my sleeve and have no regrets.

Lol i think im addicted to this webste lol i have spent probably 8 hours purusing the posts today and another 3 calling the preauthorization line with bcbsfl im anxious lol