I did the 6 months for insurance, and it's almost time. Starting the liquid diet this weekend. I've been lurking here for a long time. First it was in 2008 I was going to do the band, and my insurance denied me so I spent 5 more years trying with diet and exercise. I had some success but gained it all back each time plus some. I have currently been with a trainer for 2+ years so I'm in great shape- underneath all of my fat! I just can't keep my calories low enough on my own for more than a few days. So I'm excited and scared but I know I have to do it. I have gotten 5 doctors opinions, they all say it's a good idea, I've read everything and I am intellectually ready, but still don't really believe I'll ever not be overweight. My diet is healthy food just obviously too much for my metabolism- I just feel like if diet doesn't work how will this- but I know I eat way too much. Looking forward to not being hungry all of the time.

I am right behind you buddy. I am psyched!!! I go tomorrow am to find out if my cardiac tests etc are good and fax the clearance and then they work on precertification and scheduling of surgery. I can't wait. You are definitely doing the right thing. I too am very active and don't really eat terrible things just way too much of them. Portion control has always been my problem. I have been researching for the last two months and heard practically nothing but wonderful things about the sleeve procedure. Everyone says they would do it again and only regret not doing it earlier. As long as you recognize that it is not a fix all but merely a tool to aid you in making life changes you will be successful. Good luck. You can do it. In a year your pics will be of a slim face hardly recognizeable comparatively and be close to goal. If you need motivation just check out some of the youtube videos on vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Marie