I have started my journey! Having gastric sleeve surgery has been a thought in my mind and heart. It has now become reality. I have started the process and am looking for advise, success stories etc.. All info needed. Thanks in advance.

Congratulations on making this decision and starting on your journey. Learn as much as you can, read, take lots of notes, and ask questions.

You can learn a lot from this site.

The length of the process can vary depending on many factors: insurance requirements, surgeon's requirements, clearances, finances, etc. It took me about two years from the time I started to seriously consider surgery until I actually had the surgery. But a lot of that time was so I could line up financing (my insurance excludes bariatric surgery).

Some people take years and for others it may be a matter of months. Exercise patience, but also stay on top of the process.

Thank you for the advise and input. I am hoping it will not take that long. I have all my appointments lined up. I am required to have three month diet regimen. Fingers crossed. I have learned so much info in the past hour. This site is very helpful,