I've officially given up on the sleeve process. I've decided to stick to a healthier lifestyle. The entire process to me is ridiculous and going through insurance it's intended to discourage one and to me personal get money from your insurance company. I didn't get an approval or denial I just stopped. I'm 5'2 203 lbs, I don't think the sleeve is a must for me..yes if I get it it's an added benefit but if I dont life will still be great. I honestly felt like a lab rat the entire process. Millions have lost weight w/out any surgery and I'll be one of them. Good luck to all. Today is the beginning of my new life

I wish you the best of luck. As we all know surgery is a tool to loss weight but not the only way to loss weight. I made the choice because I need to make a permanent change. While the process is extensive it gives you the time to really think about what a major decision it is.

Good luck!! I went through the process and I don't think I could have been as successful without it. It taught me so much about how why and when I eat. After all it is a life changing decision.

I had the sleeve done on March 9th I've lost 30 pounds so far I had a 2 week pre op diet then a clear liquid diet and now a full liquid diet. This process is going to be worth it when it gets here. My husband wishes we would just have waited and went the healthier lifestyle but the surgery out weighed things on my health so it was the best for me. But it's not for everyone. I have been sick a lot. And I miss eating food! Not junk food but chicken steak vegetables lol good luck to you im sure if u put ur mind to it u will be just fine

Guessing the original poster is long gone by now so maybe this will help the next person unsure about the hoops. My insurance plan (note: plan not company) required only one NUT visit. The other hoops were my surgeon's requirements. He will tell you that some of the requirements are to assess your willingness to comply with some of the more regimented phases. If you can't be bothered with screenings that can save your life will you stick to the pre and post op diets. Post op compliance being critical to good health and all. The psych eval prepped me for some of these dark days.

I don't know why the OP felt the way she did but the questions asked were valid from veterans. I'd rather have critical questions asked of me than only accepting the pats on backs. That said, I do wish her well and hope she's successful.

Edited March 26, 201511 yr by CTDEE

Still trying to debate if I want it done. My surgeon told me lap band is a waste of time , he will not do that procedure. I'm leaning toward getting the sleeve , I'm so nervous , and pray that if I do get it done i made the right choice. ???????? meeting with the nutritionist tommorrow

Edited March 24, 201511 yr by sharocknoid 3

It works if a person follow the surgeon's requirements and i only wish to goodness i did this 15 or so yrs ago! What a waste of "my life" in denial that i could do this on my own! Heck no..i went from 180 to almost 280 i was miserable. I had 2 drs give me a reality chk ...with this tool and sticking to my protocol i think 100 plus pds down no diabetes, hr is normal, food doesn't control me no more but this has put me in the drivers seat . yrs of therapy i made dietary changes a few yrs before surgery and i was determined to make this change to get healthy an give me my life back..i am 30 pds from goal and i feel my life at 51 is just starting. Its not for the weak at heart for sure it is a lifestyle change and commitment its hard! But i would do it again and again..with the sleeve my cravings for wrong choices are gone. Am i perfect do i still have grumbling noises in tummy ..not perfect yes my tummy growls. I don't care. Im in a much better place today then i have been in 27 yrs. I'm doing the happy dance!! Yes im proud of myself and this is tge hardest thing I've ever done and that includes goung thru a bad divorce 16 yrs ago..the benefits definitely outweigh the risk..yes i have a big smile on my face.,best wishes..i just wanted to share my journey and experience. Some insurance require a 6 minths supervised dr diet..some dont. I was 3 minths start to surgery and no preop requirements other then medical releases from my psych, internist and thyroid dr..wish all the best with their decisions..????