Hello everyone!

[balrog429 16]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been on the forums in the past to read all I can about the VSG surgery. Tons of great info here. I had the lap band placed on 2008 and finally had it removed last year because of a lot of complications. Now I am on the journey to VSG. Truthfully I should had had the revision when I had the band taken out, but the surgeon was against it. Now I am tracking my weight with my Dr. to fulfill the 6 month requirement for my insurance. My goal is to have the surgery sometime in July since that’s the timeline for the insurance, but we’ll see. Im sure there are others going through this same timeline so if your looking for support count me in.

[KCgirl061 1,533]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been on the forums in the past to read all I can about the VSG surgery. Tons of great info here. I had the lap band placed on 2008 and finally had it removed last year because of a lot of complications. Now I am on the journey to VSG. Truthfully I should had had the revision when I had the band taken out, but the surgeon was against it. Now I am tracking my weight with my Dr. to fulfill the 6 month requirement for my insurance. My goal is to have the surgery sometime in July since that’s the timeline for the insurance, but we’ll see. Im sure there are others going through this same timeline so if your looking for support count me in. [emoji16]

I’m looking at a potential July surgery date as well! Welcome!

[balrog429 16]

That’s great! Are you working with a medically supervised weight loss program or just your regular dr?

[James Marusek 5,244]

Welcome and let us know if we can be of any help.

[KCgirl061 1,533]

That’s great! Are you working with a medically supervised weight loss program or just your regular dr?

Just 6 months of visits to my PCP. My insurance and surgeon doesn’t require any specific program or visits to a nutritionist. They just want a 5% weight reduction.

[balrog429 16]

Welcome and let us know if we can be of any help.

Thanks James!

[balrog429 16]

Just 6 months of visits to my PCP. My insurance and surgeon doesn’t require any specific program or visits to a nutritionist. They just want a 5% weight reduction.

That’s good. I’m thinking about just doing it on my own rather than doing a medically supervised diet because in the long run it doesn’t seem sustainable. I’d still see my PCP to track my weight loss though.

[frust8 963]

Any updates@balrog429? We haven't heard from you in a while. Is your WLS journey still going forward?

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[balrog429 16]

Yup still moving forward. I have to wait the swim months for approval so in that tome I am focusing on changing my lifestyle in relation to food. It’s difficult but I am taking it each meal at a time. For the most part I make good choices. I’m eating a lot of leafy greens, veggies, fruits, etc. but I struggle to control portion sizes. It’s gonna take some work but I’m confident I’ll get there.

[angyplus5 470]

Welcome!!!

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