Hello all! First of all I must say I am SO glad I found this forum as I was seriously thinking of doing the lapband but the more I've read and compared, the sleeve is definitely the right choice for me. I have completed the items required by my surgeon and insurance (blood work, sleep study and psych eval) and everything was submitted this afternoon for approval. I'm excited and nervous all at once but looking forward to the challenges and changes awaiting me

Hey my drs apt went well and I'm planning on having my surgery in October

Great to hear David!

Good luck Lynn on quitting smoking! I know it can be hard but it's worth it!!

Thank you

Hey everyone I'm David and I am new to the site and I have my first constellation with my dr this Thursday and I have already done the psych portion and the nurt seminars and I'm ready for this journey

Welcome David! Also a newbie and just finished my first visit week before last. Can't wait to get my actual date but in the meanwhile I will stay on the forum and get as prepared as possible. Let us know your date when you get it so we can stay supportive of one another.

Hello all my name is Tina, I am also a newbie to this site. I have been searching and at first I wanted to get the lap band. When I had my psych appointment he asked what I was getting and I told him he said to go back and do some more research because people are having problems with the lap band. So I did research and came to the conclusion that I want the sleeve. It does not require me to go back and forth to the doctor for refills and the success rate is high. I do have a set date for 7/31

That's great Tina! I'm still waiting for my insurance but am soaking up all the info I can while I prepare

Hey I just went to my psychologist and they sent the report to my dr and I also had the nurtition seminars done and my blood work was amazed that they took 6vials of blood

That's awesome....you must be close to getting your surgery date?

Yes I am now I have everything done now it's to wait for the drs office to send in the paper work to the ins company bcbswny

That's so awesome! Keep us posted with your date...

I sure will let everyone know when I know

First welcome everyone!!!! You've come to the right place for support. It wasn't that long ago that I was a newbie on here looking for support and answers to my questions. Good luck on your journeys..... don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you feel it's a dumb question. I was sleeved November 30, 2012 and am down 87.8 lbs including pre op diet.... love , love my sleeve!! Again , good luck and God Bless !!!!

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Welcome all you newbies. I'm preop as well, but I have been on the forum for awhile. Just so you know, a lot of us have second Facebook accounts just for weight loss support. If you create one, look me up!! My username is amberVSG2013.

First welcome everyone!!!! You've come to the right place for support. It wasn't that long ago that I was a newbie on here looking for support and answers to my questions. Good luck on your journeys..... don't be afraid to ask questions' date=' even if you feel it's a dumb question. I was sleeved November 30, 2012 and am down 87.8 lbs including pre op diet.... love , love my sleeve!! Again , good luck and God Bless !!!!

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Thank you!!! I can't wait to be on the other side but am SO VERY grateful for those there now who help the rest of us!

Welcome all you newbies. I'm preop as well, but I have been on the forum for awhile. Just so you know, a lot of us have second Facebook accounts just for weight loss support. If you create one, look me up!! My username is amberVSG2013.

So glad you posted that about Facebook....was afraid I was the only one LOL But want to keep this off facebook. Welcome all our newbies.....I'm preop, but have been lurking for a few months. waiting on insurance....