Hi, I am sooo new because I haven't even been to my seminar yet. It is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2017. I have been reading some of your posts on here and they are so encouraging. You all really lift each other up. I know I am going to need all of the support I can get. I called our insurance and surgery for the gastric sleeve is covered!!!

My name is Chris, female, I am 62 years old, I weigh 300 lbs and am 5'2" tall. I live in Indiana. We have 3 grown children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Our kids have been busy. LOL

Initially I was going to get the Lap Band Surgery. I had an appointment with my family doctor Monday. She questioned me about getting the Gastric Sleeve instead of the Lap Band. I asked her why. She told me all about patients of hers that had the Lap Band done and was NOT happy with it at all. They didn't lose the weight they thought they were going to lose, some had problems with it, some were getting the band removed and going for the Gastric Sleeve. So, I did some research on the Gastric Sleeve vs the Lap Band. I am pretty sure the Sleeve is the way to go for me.

I am already nervous and ready to get the ball rolling. How long does it take from the seminar to getting surgery? I am anxious and scared. Probably just like a lot of you all were.

I will keep checking in with you all. Thank you in advance for any and all of your advice and support.

God Bless!

I'm an aussie having sleeve on Feb 9. It is wonderful to see other ladies in my age group doing the same thing. I will be 61 in April and my bmi is 42. It's never too late to want a positive change. There is still a lot of living to be done. Go girls!

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Welcome Welcome Welcome!!! This a outstanding group and depending on your insurance your surgery could be sooner rather than later it only took me 4 months only because of my work schedule and my two kids : ) I have NJ BCBS no 6 month diet and only 3 classes when ever you choose to take them I did 2 classes in one day then I had to do a 2 hour group class. It took the insurance a week to approve and I got my surgery date that same day : )