Devastated....

[CharlotteWebb 275]

Because of my history of crohn's disease and feeding tubes my Dr. will only to the sleeve. I was hoping for bypass. I am disappointed. I also have a hernia and an enlarged node on my pancreas. I'm irritated.

[gmanbat 5,889]

I did the sleeve, my wife did the bypass. We both got to goal and have done well.

[Babbs 14,681]

Why? The Sleeve is proving to be just as successful as the bypass, with fewer short and long term complications! You should rejoice in the fact that you are able to have WLS at all! So many who desperately want and need it can't have it Don't worry, be happy!

[CharlotteWebb 275]

I have limited knowledge about the sleeve. I will research it. I have studied and had prepared myself for bypass. We'll see. Insurance will have to approve the sleeve or I won't be getting anything except fatter I guess. I don't think sleeve is covered. I'm very discouraged at this point especially because I have paid my $700 program fee and I can't get that back.

[Babbs 14,681]

I have limited knowledge about the sleeve. I will research it. I have studied and had prepared myself for bypass. We'll see. Insurance will have to approve the sleeve or I won't be getting anything except fatter I guess. I don't think sleeve is covered. I'm very discouraged at this point especially because I have paid my $700 program fee and I can't get that back.

Oh, well that's a different story. I hope they will approve you!! Good luck!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

All WLS are a tool. Each come with different strategies. But there are plenty of successful patients with any one of the tried and true methods.

Do your research and you will be become informed. The point is to become well informed.

This forum can offer you that information.

All the best hun!

[CharlotteWebb 275]

I just checked and the sleeve is covered. Some of my black cloud has been lifted.

[Elode 8,093]

@@CharlotteWebb The sleeve is a great option and if that's the safest surgery for you then don't be upset. There are tons of people who would love to have this surgery and can't. Since this is a new procedure to you just spend some time researching it. You can find out all kinds of info, Internet, youtube, reading ect...and you always have the option of not having it done at all if your against it. No need to upset yourself!

[finediva 979]

Well, that's good to hear. No black clouds allowed. Best on your decision to get healthier.

[NavyMom2006 119]

@@CharlotteWebb - I'm happy to hear your surgery will be covered! I had the sleeve done in September. A friend had the RNY back in April. She's lost almost 100 lbs in 8 months, I've lost almost 40 in 3 - it's a tool and as long as you exercise and follow your doctors suggestions, you'll be great!

[cruummbs 36]

Listen be grateful your getting the sleeve. I had chemo 9 months ago my Dr refuses to give me a Be Happyclearance. Thank god as of today I'm cancer free...

[champagne301 54]

I had wanted RNY also, but since I have had anemia for the past 3 years off and on, they told me Sleeve or nothing. I've since warmed up to it, and am feeling 100% better about the change, and looking forward to it. Give it some time, and research it