My name is Dave live in Arlington Texas 51 yrs old just joined vertical sleeve talk hoping to get the sleeve sometime in Nov or Dec of this year I started the insurance process I am doing research now as much as I can at this point in my life I have many health issues high blood pressure, high chlorestol, sleep aptena, sore joints knees and ankles life is not very good right now not enjoying at present time I cannot walk a lot do to weight on the joints weighing in at 345 hoping for goal 180 want to make friends here and gain knowledge.

Welcome Dave and good luck with your weight loss journey. You will get a lot of information on this site.

Welcome Dave-- fellow Texan!!! You will get so much info from this site!!! Best of luck on your journey! See ya on the losers' bench soon!!!

Welcome to VST! I hope you find lots of info and support here.

Dave, Welcome to VST!! You're starting a wonderful journey that will change your life and make you feel at least 20 years younger!! I had knee problems and tons of co-morbidities (sleep apnea, asthma, high cholesterol, blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, rheumatoid arthritis, and on and on) pre-op. I couldn't walk from my front door to my car without pain and being out of breath. In 22 months I've lost 120 pounds and all of the co-morbidities except the sleep apnea, which has improved tremendously. I'm now capable of walking any distance I like, including two or three times up and down the mall if I so desire. My knees don't hurt and I breathe easily. You will have similar results, I'm sure. Good luck on your journey!!!