Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum. I am a 26 year old student from NYC. I am currently 5'3", 260lbs. I have been overweight for most of my life. I have tried all types of diets and was able to lose weight but I was never able to keep it off. After doing some research, I decided that weight loss surgery was the best option for me. I went for my initial consultation with Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital on January 31st. We decided together that the gastric sleeve would be the best option for me. Now I am just dealing with all the requirements for my insurance (and there are a lot). I am hoping to schedule my surgery for late May, early June. My doctor recommended this forum as way to gain a support system since I do not have much support at home. I am nervous about getting surgery but I know that it is the right decision for me and my health.

Welcome to the site. There is loads of information to be learned here. If there is a specific topic you are interested in you can go to the search bar and type in the topic. Use the down arrow and click forum, then the magnifying glass. This will help you avoid duplicate posts.

Congrats on making the decision to change your life for the better. I had the sleeve last August and not looked back once...No regrets! Good luck to you on your journey and keep us informed.

Thank you so much. My paperwork was submitted to my insurance company today so I am waiting to hear a response back from them. I am nervous and excited. I can't believe that I am this close. It's a little nerve-racking.

<p>Thank you so much. My paperwork was submitted to my insurance company today so I am waiting to hear a response back from them. I am nervous and excited. I can't believe that I am this close. It's a little nerve-racking.</p>

I had my sleeve done with Dr. Yatco on October 29th 2013. I am down 69 lbs so far, and feeling great. I have had no complications and think that it is the best decision I have ever made! Please let me know if you have any questions.