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 I'm waiting on insurance approval and the waiting begins it was sent in yesterday so I'm crossing my fingers

I'm APPROVED for surgery I'm hoping to have it done in October

Welcome to all, what a journey. I commend you ability to get out there before the big day, I found that wanted to document my process but was afraid that it want going to get the results that I wanted…. It did and continues to, bets choice I ever made (this and not drinking / partying anymore).

I'm APPROVED for surgery I'm hoping to have it done in October

Congrats!!!!

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Congrats!!!!

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Thank you

Congrats

Thanks everyone

^{Well, I am a NEW newbie to this site. I am just starting my 90 day diet, trying out the protein drinks and trying to stay on track. Lots of appointments set, and the process moving right along. Hoping for a late Oct. or early Nov. surgery. I am gung ho ready for a life change toward a healthier me and being able to do active stuff with my kiddo. Doing pretty good thus far for the diet for a meat and potatoes person. I hope that my hate for veggies progresses into a love . Current weight 276 --> goal 170.}

Good luck hope you are successful

I'm APPROVED for surgery I'm hoping to have it done in October

That's awesome!!

I'm so glad I have found this site. It has helped me so much and I've gained a lot of information. I have ONE test left until my surgery date is set. The test is an EGD, has anyone had it? I'm a little nervous about it. The plan is for an AUGUST surgery. I can't believe it is almost here. I am cash pay, my insurance would not pay a penny. All I want is that final date!!!!!!

I'm so glad I have found this site. It has helped me so much and I've gained a lot of information. I have ONE test left until my surgery date is set. The test is an EGD, has anyone had it? I'm a little nervous about it. The plan is for an AUGUST surgery. I can't believe it is almost here. I am cash pay, my insurance would not pay a penny. All I want is that final date!!!!!!

Boo on your insurance company!!!! Unfortunately I haven't had my EGD yet, but hope all goes well...I am curious about it too.

Boo on your insurance company!!!! Unfortunately I haven't had my EGD yet' date=' but hope all goes well...I am curious about it too.[/quote']

Do you have yours scheduled? I'm scheduled for August 2nd and I'm terrified!!! I just read a Lilly's about it. Doesn't sound fun at all!!!

I'm so glad I have found this site. It has helped me so much and I've gained a lot of information. I have ONE test left until my surgery date is set. The test is an EGD' date=' has anyone had it? I'm a little nervous about it. The plan is for an AUGUST surgery. I can't believe it is almost here. I am cash pay, my insurance would not pay a penny. All I want is that final date!!!!!![/quote']

Too bad about insurance :-(

You're so close....hope all goes well and quickly for you!!

Thank you so very much!!!! I just keep telling myself that I'm almost there!