I have decided for sure that I want the sleeve but can't take off from work for 2 weeks until June. I am going tomorrow for my required hospital tests (chest x-ray, abdominal ultrasound, arterial blood gas and EKG), then need to get a bunch.of blood work done, then meeting with the nutritionist, psychiatrist and surgeon all in March!

My surgery is scheduled for May 6 but need to loose 6 lbs I know it doesn't seem like a lot but very worried that I won't make weight.... I was told if I don't they will push it to a later date because my insurance won't approve it ... I need of some suggestions how to loose it before my last weigh in April 13 ... If it was easy to loose weight I wouldn't be having surgery I have very high blood pressure and am on I high dose of meds and help would be appreciated

Drink tons and tons of water, more than you can stand. It will help you lose any water weight and speed up your metabolism. I have to lose 1-2 pounds a week for the next 4 weeks or dietary won't approve me so I plan to eat very similar to how I will after surgery. Protein, protein, protein and veggies and hardly any carbs. And try to get as much exercise as you possibly can. That's my only advice. It's nothing we all haven't heard already I'm sure lol. But for whatever it's worth!

I got approved by my insurance! Still don't have a date yet though; should be a couple days.

everything submitted and waiting. they said i would hear something by friday but its killing me not to call now!!!

I kept calling and finally asked if I could check online. I could and refreshed the page a million times until it said approved. Maybe you have the option to check online too. Good luck!

They called! My surgery date is May 13th, so excited!

I got a referal from my PCP, and begin my 12 week Options classes tomorrow. Hoping for this summer

I am June 11th - Scheduled to accommodate some international business trips, crossing my fingers none of those meetings slide!