Hi Guys,

Just joined and looking forward to next steps. I've been contemplating and researching Bariatric surgery for years. Finally "pulled the trigger" and thought I'd have to wait for a drawn out approval process. It was approximately five weeks from initial consult with surgeon to the pre-op appointment when I set my surgery date. Full insurance approval happened within two weeks.

I'm feeling really blessed and nervous. Excited is a better description. I'm 43 yrs old and have ALWAYS been the big guy. Looking forward to turning the page to a better, healthier, longer life!

Hey Bro, Let me be the first to give your you're due Congrats!! I was sleeved on 8/7/14, best thing I ever could have done only wish I had done it sooner. Sounds like you have done all your research! Good luck and keep us posted, this site has a wealth of information and lots of really wonderful people.

Congrats to you JRob04!!! I am having mine on Oct 30. What part of Texas are you from?

@@Packerfan61964 I'm in the Austin Area. Originally from Wisconsin and am a HUGE Packers fan as well!