Well I had my surgery done on 4/17. It was not as bad as I had anticipated. I just felt so lucky having found this website and knowing what to expect. Thank you all so much. I get to go home tomorrow. When my doctor came in yesterday he told both my husband and me how shocked he was at how much fat I had. He said he feels this surgery will definitely prolong my life. He said I should have had it done years ago. My BMI was only 38. So for you cash payers out there yes I do believe it is worth it. I hope to join you all on the losers bench very soon.

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I am so glad that you are feeling ok. I hope that you recover quickly. Life will just get better and better for you now. I'm so happy for you. I'm due to be sleeved July 2nd so within a few months I to will be joining you on the losers bench. Please keep posting how you are going! Take care, rest up and best of wishes to you. Lily

Congrats....let the healing begin! I look forward to joining you soon. You are correct about this site it is amazing with great posters who don't mind sharing. I also feel better prepared for what to expect going through many of the phases of this journey.

Congrats CocoSammy! Yep, lots of space here on the losers bench for everyone!

Well I had my surgery done on 4/17. It was not as bad as I had anticipated. I just felt so lucky having found this website and knowing what to expect. Thank you all so much. I get to go home tomorrow. When my doctor came in yesterday he told both my husband and me how shocked he was at how much fat I had. He said he feels this surgery will definitely prolong my life. He said I should have had it done years ago. My BMI was only 38. So for you cash payers out there yes I do believe it is worth it. I hope to join you all on the losers bench very soon.

Congratulations!!! Doesn't most insurance cover VSG at a BMI of 35 or above with at least one comorbidity?

Congratulations!!! Doesn't most insurance cover VSG at a BMI of 35 or above with at least one comorbidity?

Most might, but there are some plans (read: mine) that have a total bariatric exclusion policy. I was cash pay despite having a BMI over 50, high BP, etc.