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Sorry about the typos

No problem! Keep posting and let us know what you decide to do! Great support system here!

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How do I get to the research section?

On your mobile device, click on forums and keep scrolling down until you see it.

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I too, am scared to death. I am very afraid of leakage and blood clots. My husband is not on board with this surgery. I think he's worried I am going to die. He also thinks I rushed into my decision, but he doesn't know just how long I've been thinking about this and doing research. I was originally going to go with the Lap Band, but after a ton of research and talking with those who had the sleeve, I believe I made the right choice.

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If you've done your research, you know that the risks of this surgery are not significantly different than any other major surgery. You wouldn't pass up appendix surgery for risk of dying on the operating table---you're much more likely to die if you don't do it. Same with obesity.

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Turn the page, yes exactly. I've had several major surgeries and have done well. Now I'm just ready to have this done but waiting to cross all my T's and dot all my I's

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Antoinette,

It's difficult when spouses aren't on board, I hear ya

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Oh I'm definitely getting the sleeve, I have a lot if confidence in my surgeon. I'm trying to get all if my appointments (PT, sleep study, upper GI, blood work and having my PCP write off for the surgery, psych eval, nutrition) done in Dec so I can get a Jan surgery date, but not sure how it will all work out with Christmas travels out of state, we shall see

Did anyone else have to see all these specialities pre surgery?

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Oh I'm definitely getting the sleeve, I have a lot if confidence in my surgeon. I'm trying to get all if my appointments (PT, sleep study, upper GI, blood work and having my PCP write off for the surgery, psych eval, nutrition) done in Dec so I can get a Jan surgery date, but not sure how it will all work out with Christmas travels out of state, we shall see Did anyone else have to see all these specialities pre surgery?

I was lucky. ONE, I repeat, one NUT visit and preop blood work. I got in before BCBS changed policy. Whew! Approved first try w letter from Dr. I did have HBP, sleep apnea as co morbidities, though.

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I'm hoping I only need 1 nut visit bc my ins. doesn't cover it and I'm dreading the sleep study, but mostly I'm freaking out about gaining weight over the holidays

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I have HBP, High cholesterol as co morbids

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Oh I'm definitely getting the sleeve, I have a lot if confidence in my surgeon. I'm trying to get all if my appointments (PT, sleep study, upper GI, blood work and having my PCP write off for the surgery, psych eval, nutrition) done in Dec so I can get a Jan surgery date, but not sure how it will all work out with Christmas travels out of state, we shall see

Did anyone else have to see all these specialities pre surgery?

If you read my ticker, it shows what I had (and still have) to get done. I have one more nutrition class on December 17th and then it goes to Insurance for approval. They are thinking I'll have sleeve surgery sometime in January (crossing fingers).

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How can I read your ticker? I am new, sorry

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How can I read your ticker? I am new, sorry

You should see it right below her post in small gray letters

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