Hello, I just got approved today. I'd tossed around the idea for over a year, then signed up for a seminar. Right before the seminar I learned that my employer would be changing insurance companies on July 1st. So, I had to hit the ground running. I had my primary care physician send in the documentation that I'd been trying to lose weight (again) with phentermine, low carb, etc. for the last year. I got all my appointments in- nutrition class, psych eval, Upper GI, Endoscopy, and EKG and Treadmill test. I passed everything- I've been very blessed with good health but my back and knees have been giving me issues and I decided enough is enough. I don't want to take a chance with my health anymore. I was very proactive, prayed and put it in God's hands and my surgery is scheduled on June 27th, one week from today. I'm really excited. I can't wait to work out again without pain. I have one granddaughter who is two and a new one due in September and I want to have energy to visit and enjoy them. I look forward to learning from everybody. I usually am more private about my business but I know I will need support to be successful. So, I am thrilled to find this forum!

Welcome to the forum. I know what you mean about being a private person. But you really do need support from those that have been there. Trust me..You will have lots of questions and will want answers.

Congratulations and welcome. My date is the 24th so i will try and keep u informed of how it is going. Been on pre-op diet a week, cheated a few times but Dt. Says I am good to go. Diet was not that bad,