Today I got the call. I'm Aetna approved for adjustable band removal next week, and a new sleeve to finish off 2015. I am still in shock to be over this hurdle, but very excited!

My desk/computer job gets very busy at the end of the year. I'm slating Wednesday sleeve surgery and time off through the following full week for recovery. However band removal I have only put in for Thursday removal and back to work Monday. I'm hoping that short of time off works out. Any insight from those who have gone before me is appreciated.

December here, too! But my insurance excludes bariatrics, so I'm self-pay in Mexico.

December here, too! But my insurance excludes bariatrics, so I'm self-pay in Mexico.

Andromache, my sister had self pay for her band in Mexico. You will do fine. The time is slipping past quickly!

Andromache...When is your surgery? I am scheduled on the 11th. I am Headed to Mexico as well.

Hello, I am having revision to sleeve. I am slated to have surgury 28 December in Mexico. Good luck to all of us Santa Sleevers:)

December 21st!

Will be having mine one week after you:) same Doctor too.

So excited for all of us! Best wishes to everyone!