So the last week in September I spoke to my Doctor about weight loss surgery/gastric sleeve, after doing months of research on it. This surgery just seems to make more sense to me. Of course like many of us I have always struggled with my weight my entire life. I have had ok years and I have had bad years. Due to stress and a bad break up I reached 280lb at 5'6. Since my highest weight I have been able to lose 20 of that. Although I am still over weight and unhappy speaking to my Doctor put me more at ease. She was able to understand my issues and weight struggle. Due to my insurance, 6 months of follow ups, surgery weight loss classes, and food tracking with the nutritionist is mandatory. I may seem compulsive but I am absolutely doing the count down as we speak. March will be my 6th month of follow ups and visits I am required to complete. I can not wait and I am getting even more antsy by the day! Ughhhhh dunno what to do with myself!!!!! #suggestions anyone

I am sorry you have to wait. It was a no brainer for me. My insurance would not even consider weight loss surgery. I am a self pay. I am glad you are on your way to surgery and the wait can be horrendous. I am so sorry. This will be the best decision you have ever made. I wish I had done this years ago. I have been overweight for over 42 years. I did this for my health. Too bad I waited this long. But just think!!!! You get a do over! How many people get to start over? You, that is who!

I know exactly how you feel, I am nervous and excited all at the time. I am 230lbs 5'4..no health issues except for hypothyroidism , severe joint knee and heel pain. On meds for the pain. Working 12hrs shift don't help either. Looking forward to the surgery sometime April/May 2014 if all goes well with insurance. which I know they cover WLS according to my policy. Keeping fingers crossed wish I could fast forward time.

Actually, waiting is as bad as it gets. The rest is gravy!

I was just going to fly to Mexico and get the surgery, however when I realized that my insurance would cover it and educate me over the course if 6 months I decided to go with that. Plus meeting with the surgeon he was very nice and informative. He answered every question I had they even test the stomach portion that they are removing for cancer. I am very excited about this and can't wait.

Same here if insurance don't approve procedure I plan on going to Mexico, don't really want to , but I will. I have to get this weight off. tired of living with joint pain. I am working 2 jobs to save incase insurance denies me.

I really hope you get Approved I'm not sure the criteria of your insurance company?!?!

Now think about Mexico....what if you have complications after surgery....maybe you would have trouble finding someone in your area at home to fix what is wrong. Something to think about. Complications.

Now think about Mexico....what if you have complications after surgery....maybe you would have trouble finding someone in your area at home to fix what is wrong. Something to think about. Complications.

There are a lot of positive things about going to Mexico for your surgery if you are a self pay. I'm scheduled for February 2014 and looking forward to it. Then I will go back to the bariatric program at my local hospital for follow up care. Complications can happen anywhere you have surgery...

So true. I have a girlfriend that went to Mexico, so did her mother and brother with wonderful results. I just chose not to. Mexico leaves me with horrible concerns.

So true. I have a girlfriend that went to Mexico' date=' so did her mother and brother with wonderful results. I just chose not to. Mexico leaves me with horrible concerns.[/quote']

I was a little concerned at first but to be honest I have the same concerns having surgery here... Who actually likes to go under the knife?! Doesn't matter if I'm near home or not! But I talked with my doctor and it's not the first time he heard of partients going there. He said a center of excellence is recognized internationally which is very high quality, just as good if not better than some of the places in US. Also I've heard patients get treated very well and had not one complaint with the nurses at the place I'm going...which is more than I can say of some of the overworked, underpaid, exhausted and not patient-friendly nurses at the hospitals near me! Plus...it's Mexico- automatic vacation for me