Anyone else with me?

I'm still in the early stages, as I still have 5 more PCP visits as well as my preop testing, but things will definitely start accelerating next week as those tests begin.

I'm excited about what lies ahead, but a little nervous as well. My BMI is flirting with 40, and I do have comorbidities, but I'm afraid of insurance rejection. Still, though, I'm going to push forward and see what happens. I have big plans for myself post-surgery and can't wait to see where I am a year from now!

Anyone else with me?

I'm still in the early stages, as I still have 5 more PCP visits as well as my preop testing, but things will definitely start accelerating next week as those tests begin.

I'm excited about what lies ahead, but a little nervous as well. My BMI is flirting with 40, and I do have comorbidities, but I'm afraid of insurance rejection. Still, though, I'm going to push forward and see what happens. I have big plans for myself post-surgery and can't wait to see where I am a year from now!

I am new to the app and the forum. I have been researching GB surgery so I made an appt with my doc and have a surgeon in mind. Keep the faith that yours will be approved! I as 38 (39 on June 7th, my BMI is 52%. I have been searching for a place to chat with people with similar issues as mine. I don't want to turn 40 and feel like this, that is for sure. That's all for now, take care.

I'm 40 and my BMI is 40 lol in about 242 lbs and I need a change in my life, I can never keep the weight off! I'm going for Surgery in Nov 2014

Yeah my BMI fluctuates between 39-42. Never consistent. But I've give up on trying to lose weight alone. It never lasts. And my personal opinion on your choice of band or sleeve is sleeve. I don't like the idea of the band.....seems like too much trouble!

Yeah my BMI fluctuates between 39-42. Never consistent. But I've give up on trying to lose weight alone. It never lasts. And my personal opinion on your choice of band or sleeve is sleeve. I don't like the idea of the band.....seems like too much trouble!

I agree about the sleeve and I haven't went to the seminar yet but I have a important question.. not sure who I can ask but are you able to live a long normal life missing a large portion of your stomach ???

Anyone else with me?

I'm still in the early stages, as I still have 5 more PCP visits as well as my preop testing, but things will definitely start accelerating next week as those tests begin.

I'm excited about what lies ahead, but a little nervous as well. My BMI is flirting with 40, and I do have comorbidities, but I'm afraid of insurance rejection. Still, though, I'm going to push forward and see what happens. I have big plans for myself post-surgery and can't wait to see where I am a year from now!

I am new to the app and the forum. I have been researching GB surgery so I made an appt with my doc and have a surgeon in mind. Keep the faith that yours will be approved! I as 38 (39 on June 7th, my BMI is 52%. I have been searching for a place to chat with people with similar issues as mine. I don't want to turn 40 and feel like this, that is for sure. That's all for now, take care.

I just had my 1st appt on June 2nd. I waiting on my schedule for appts........ My BMI is 42.

Anyone prob getting November surgery? I'm trying to decide still between band and sleeve and leaning towards sleeve! I'm scared to permanently remove part of my body and wonder in the long run if it might be a problem. BASICALLY CAN YOU LIVE TO A RIPE OLD AGE WITH 80 % of your Tummy gone??

Still on track! I go tomorrow for my 2nd PCP visit then go on the 26th for a sleep study (THAT should be interesting!) and go the 27th for a hidascan, chest X-ray, and EKG.

I've also still got to schedule a psych visit, nutrition visit, and gastroenterologist visit. Definitely excited, but getting nervous too. Jeez!

1cute, you need to ask your surgeon those questions. I still say sleeve over band. Better results and and not as much trouble. The band required all those adjustments.

Hi Daron,

I had my 2nd pop visit today too!! My health is perfect I just need to lose weight. I'm 242 lbs at 5 foot 2 and I have a baby I run after and I'm tired of being tired! My seminar is next Thursday and my doc told me today she rather I don't get the band and go for sleeve and that's what I am doing! Not because of her but because of all the problems I'm reading about! I met a girl today at the doc who has the band and hates it she told me DO NOT GET THE BAND lol and she is getting sleeve soon! I need a change in my life, for 25 years I'm overweight and I'm done. I'm willing to give things up and eat right and this is the time! Let me know how your doing! I meet with my surgeon after the seminar then make appointments from there I was told.. Sleep study!? I hope I don't have to do that lol

Glad you got the answers you were looking! I'm fairly sure you'll have to have a sleep study, too. Sleep apnea is one of the comorbidities they look for in the pre surgery process and a sleep study is how they determine that. I'm excited about having mine......just another hurdle down. Only 4 more visits with my PCP!

Anyone else with me?

I'm still in the early stages, as I still have 5 more PCP visits as well as my preop testing, but things will definitely start accelerating next week as those tests begin.

I'm excited about what lies ahead, but a little nervous as well. My BMI is flirting with 40, and I do have comorbidities, but I'm afraid of insurance rejection. Still, though, I'm going to push forward and see what happens. I have big plans for myself post-surgery and can't wait to see where I am a year from now!

I hope to have my surgery rny in December

Best of luck on your journey, lucky! Mine is going by fairly quick. Still have a few appointments to finish between now and August and then the remainder of my PCP visits. Getting a little anxious about the insurance approval part, though, lol.

Best of luck on your journey, lucky! Mine is going by fairly quick. Still have a few appointments to finish between now and August and then the remainder of my PCP visits. Getting a little anxious about the insurance approval part, though, lol.

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Thanks : ) good luck too everything is done with me just five more pcp visits already been approved with my psychological appointment opened the letter today December 8 is my last appointment hoping to hear from the insurance if not in December I will have to pay another deductible

Good luck to all of you. I will finish my PCP visits mid October and I am really hoping for mid November surgery.

Daron I think most people get a little stressed/worried about the ins co. As long as we meet all the requirements and complete all their hoop jumping we should be good

Good luck to all of you. I will finish my PCP visits mid October and I am really hoping for mid November surgery.

Daron I think most people get a little stressed/worried about the ins co. As long as we meet all the requirements and complete all their hoop jumping we should be good

Yes I pray for that kind of out come ....

Hello, I am new here and I am also looking at a November surgery, if all goes as planned So nervous yet excited!

Im December ....not sure what date yet : )

hi me too sometime in November! Was not sure band or sleeve but many people hate band now so I think it's sleeve for me!

I'll be in November/early December as well! Rny for me I think