I am 32 years old 5ft8 280lbs. I have been thinking about this for about a year but just started telling my husband and doing research a month ago. I have been lurking for about 3weeks! I originally was looking at the band but my insurance doesn't cover it so I started researching the sleeve seems like it maybe a better choice. I completed my online paperwork and seminar and today I received my orders for blood work and they will also be sending me information on my pre op appointments I am excited and nervous and just want it to be over so I can start living again. I have four kids and I'm tired of feeling lazy and not being able or wanting to do anything with them

Hi! I'm just starting the process too. Once I made up my mind.....I just can't wait to set a date! I want to get on and start my new life! Good luck to you :-)

Good Luck guys. First few days after surgery hardest but you will do great!

Good luck I started preparation 02/04 and I will have sx 02/28 I am excited and nervous still. Read and do all things with an open mind. Everybody is different! Good luck ????

devonmae...I only started seriously researching my options a couple of weeks ago. But I started looking for before/after stories and I am convinced this is for me. I also have 4 kids...they are still little and I can't really go outside and play with them. I don't want them to grow up and be sad that I couldn't be physical with them.

So anyway, a nice gal on this forum private messaged me and told be about Dr. Garcia and passed on some advice about other surgeons, and long story short, I've made my flight and downpayment and am scheduled for surgery March 29. I'm like you....once I decide I want to do something there's no turning back!

Devonmae--like you I went searching originally thinking I would do the band but after really searching decided this was a better choice for me. I am scheduled for February 28th and on the fourth day of my preop diet and very excited but nervous as well. I am 52 and have 3 beautiful grandchildren that I want to see grow up and play with like you, instead of watching from the couch. I dream about all the things that I like to do or even just want to do around our place and it has been so hard being so heavy. I am so ready for the change and looking forward to it! Good luck with your new adventure!! It is great to have others to talk to here, also.