Hi everyone. I am new to the group. Attended a seminar a year ago, but found out my insurance company doesn't cover WLS. So I took a year, saved like crazy and now am self paying for gastric bypass. I cannot wait. I was cleared from everything on Friday, now just waiting for surgery date. I am nervous, but so ready for this. I have been heavy my entire life, always being the big girl in the room. I am sure like most heavy people, always sure everyone was watching me when I came into a room, laughing or just disgusted by me. I met a wonderful man that I married, but my weight ballooned after getting married and then I didn't want to be seen by him, so needless to say our sex life is pretty much non existent. He is being very supportive of me, coming to all of my appointments and telling me how proud he is that I am finally doing something for myself. I know this wont be easy but I am so ready to start fighting for myself. I went out today and bought various protein shakes as I have to do the two week pre-op of shakes only. I figure I had 43 years to eat whatever and whenever I wanted and look where that got me. We have already been walking for a year now, looking forward to walking without so much pain. Reading your posts has been so inspirational. I am so ready for this, but also scared about complications. Especially for self pay. Anyone know of insurance I can buy for complications? I am meeting with the financial consultant for the Cleveland Clinic next week, just wondered if anyone had any first hand knowledge.

I worried like crazy about complications and luckily I haven't had any yet. My insurance covered 4k MAX. Per year I think. I'm not sure about that though so I ended up paying 12k out of pocket. I've never taken student loans before but that's what I did. I dunno, I just couldn't take being fat anymore. If complications arise....I'll deal with it. The numbers are in our side. We're more likely to not have any than to have some.

Good for you!!! I too have always been the big girl in my group of friends and also have similar problems with my husband. I have found out I have a fatty liver and gallstones! (Which explains all the constant stomach aches) my surgery date is end of May and I cannot wait to meet the new me!!!! Congrats and good luck!

Welcome to the website! Sounds like you have done your homework and are ready to go! I will be two weeks post op tomorrow and have had no complications other than left side pain, which is getting better by the day. I wish you the best! It is an awesome thing!

I am also at Cleveland Clinic, surgery date 5/14. It was very exciting to get the "all clear" phone call.

They called today. Got my surgery date. 5/28!!!! I am so excited...and scared! Can't wait to start my life!

My surgery date is the same!!! Can't wait to see his u feel in compared to myself!! If u find things that work keep me posted!

They called today. Got my surgery date. 5/28!!!! I am so excited...and scared! Can't wait to start my life!

Who is doing you're surrey, I have Dr. Kroh. I feel in real good hands being at Cleveland Clinic.

Surgery date May 14th 2013

Dr Brethauer is doing mine. I really liked him but I think all of the doctors in Bariatrics at CC are great. Good luck!