Hi everyone!!

I'm SO glad I heard about this site! I saw a surgeon yesterday and decided I am going to get the sleeve. I'm excited and nervous!! All I remember is being overweight, so strangely enough...the idea of NOT being overweight is almost scary! (is that normal? lol) But I'm really excited!

I found out that my insurance doesn't cover it at all. Even if it's a medical issue, it's excluded...so, it is costly, but I believe a good investment.

I'm curious to hear your stories? How did the surgery go for you? Are you glad you got it, or would you have second thoughts now? How is your food intake? Are there any foods you just can not eat for whatever reason?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm hoping to get a better idea about what I'm getting into Would love to make some new friends and support!!

Thanks everyone

Laura

HI & welcome to VST!! Glad you found the site too I know it's been instrumental in helping me make my decision.

I've been addicted to the boards the last 6 months or so leading up to my surgery which is scheduled for 5/22. I'm so glad I've spent time reading so many stories of people's experiences through blogs and on the various topic threads. Go to the Forums Home page and browse around -- everything you can think of has been covered -- and some things you may NOT have thought of ! LOL!

Right now, since my surgery is right around the corner, I like reading about people's actual hospital stay and immediate recovery. It helps me prepare for what will be happening. And it's ALWAYS awesome to read people's success stories and see their before & after pictures!

Thanks for replying!

Yes! It is awesome to hear the stories and see the before and after pictures! I can't even imagine myself in the "after" part yet LOL (But I am looking forward to it!) I will look around some more and see what I can find!

How exciting you have your date for the surgery! Can't wait to hear how it goes

Have you thought about going to Mexico? Most self paying people on here go and come back with nothing but great things to say. Research it, ask questions. It might be a good route for you.

In the meantime, welcome to the site!!

I saw that! Thankfully, I am getting financial help and thank you!!

hey ladylaura and welcome. I'm nearly 6 weeks post op and I don't regret the surgery. I decided to get the sleeve because I've gotten too old and tired to fight the fat battle anymore. The surgery itself went fine and other than being tired a lot the recovery has been fine too. Learning to eat again post op is quite the challenge but it gets a little easier everyday. I'm down 22 lbs and even though the scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks my clothes are still getting bigger. It must be true that you still lose inches even when your weight stays the same. If you make sure your prepared for your new lifestyle after surgery you will do great. Keep us posted:)

Thank you! Yeah I don't know how many times I've heard "the scale lies" LOL Maybe the scale and I can be friends after I get this done? 22 lbs in 6 weeks is amazing! I'm sure changing eating habits will be hard...especially the emotional part attached to it. That may be the biggest hurdle!

It definitely is the biggest hurdle. But you recognizing it before surgery is half the battle. You will be just fine! And think of the new girl that will be looking back at you in the mirror a few months after surgery. It will be awesome:)

Yes! (and not to mention I have my class reunion coming up in August.... hehe)