Hello, I wanted to introduce myself to all of the other sleever's. I am approved, waiting to meet one on one with the surgeon and then anesthesiologist and get my surgery date in June. I have been on this possible track for 20 years. I gave wls a thought in my mid twenties but it was so new and I was very scared. After years and years of yo-yo dieting and hitting my top weight of 278lbs, I finally decided to move forward. I will be having my procedure done by Dr. Brian Smith from UCI Bariatric Clinic. I am a veteran so the VA is paying for my surgery. Yeah me. I had to go through a diet class for eight weeks. Then had to loose 5% of my body fat to move forward in the program. I joined weight watchers the day after Christmas and have lost 20 lbs to date. Im getting excited but at the same time a little apprehensive about the procedure. I know it is the best decision for my life. I have not dated in two years and want to get back to a normal life that I can share with someone. Im not happy nor comfortable with my body at this time and know that with this surgery I will get control back.

Welcome to the site! I'm having surgery May 2nd and hope to get out of it exactly what you're hoping to get out of it. Thanks to this tool, we'll both get there!

Welcome to the community!

Thank you very much for the welcome. I forgot to put in my post that I have already done all my blood work, upper GI, X-rays, and already had my gallbladder removed 2 years ago.

Welcome to the community. I'm hoping to have my surgery in July. Still have a few hoops to jump through to satisfy the insurance company.