I have been thinking, researching, contemplating, debating, and every other "ing" word possible the sleeve. And today I finally had a consultation with my surgeon and Im beginning the pre-op process.

Little about me: Im a 27 year old ER nurse who weighs 336lbs. I've tried for years to lose weight... Diet, exercise, nutritionists, etc. Im a nurse, I know what I need to do and the right way to do it. And yet... Nothing. Very little improvement.

Im blessed to have a boyfriend who loves me the way I am and is doing his best to be supportive of me. He just wants the best for me. My family is supportive, but doesn't think Im *that* overweight. My BMI says otherwise.

Im blessed to not have any major medical issues... And I want to keep it that way. That is my main purpose for the surgery - stay healthy.

Good for you! You're doing it for the right reason! good luck with the whole process.

I struggle with the decision too and feel like it is time for this drastic health measure. I really want to be healthy

Today is the first day of the rest of you life!! Good luck on your journey! :-)

The closer I get to the final stages the more uneasy I get. My mind is going thru all of the what if's..........! I have researched everything! I know this is the best thing for me It is the last resort, then I start thinking about something scary and negative. I have only had 2 c sections I am 47. I have one more appointment with my GP for the mandatory weight management, then we submit to my insurance hopefully I will be approved!!! Then the date is set!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! I need a break! I am almost 300 pounds!!!!!!

Well.. I'll call it a half step closer, lol. My insurance requires a two part psych assessment (which I didn't know till I did part one today). Part 1 is done, I have a take home psychological assessment (MMPI-2), and then Monday is my part 2 of the psych assessment. It's my last step before Im completely submitted to my insurance!

Woo Hoo! I am another step closer towards surgery. As of today, I am completely done with insurance requirements and I am just waiting to hear from my insurance coordinator regarding approval/denial.

Every step of the way I have been told I am a great candidate (young, relatively healthy, motivated, etc etc) so hopefully my insurance company will feel the same way! I truly look at this as a preventative step (obviously, with a huge portion of it being up to me to actually let WLS work for me).

Fingers crossed I'll know relatively soon... the unknown while waiting will be the hardest part.

I can't believe it...

I just got promoted at work (Im a nurse) to a position where I need dress clothes. Well, I have a bunch of cute sets of scrubs, but not a lot of dress clothes. I was kinda waiting on buying more clothes in hopes of surgery but as the days went on (I know... It was only a week) I started doubting I would get approved because I have no co-morbidities.

Today, I gave in and found a bunch of outfits I was about to order when the phone rang...

I GOT APPROVED!

I deleted my shopping cart.

And now I just need the scheduler to set up my surgery date!!!!!

I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!! Just waiting for my DATE!!!! PINS & NEEDLES!!!!!! Thank You LORD!!!! Thank you UHC!!!! Thanks to all of the support on this site!!!!!!

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April 1. I can't believe it. April 1.