Being 4' 11" has always been a challenge for me to control portions of food. Every year I have lost 20 to 25 lbs but then gain 35 lbs. I'm sure some of you understand exactally what I am saying.

I have thought about bariatric surgery for several years however didn't like the vomiting and dumping that went with it. Two years ago I met a woman in Chandler AZ who had the sleeve and told me that this was the best thing that she had ever done. I did some reading and got ever excited about doing this for myself. When I went to the surgeons office I was told that my insurance didn't cover the VSG. I was bummed so decided to have the band. I had to go thru 4 visits with a nutriionist a month a part for insurance to cover the band and in May my insurance started to cover the VSG procedure. YEAH!!!! So I am on course to have the sleeve, October 6th.

I was forced into retirement 3 weeks ago so I will be able to have "me" time and get healthy. I have lost 22 lbs pre-op and have 110 left to loose.

I look forward to friendship on this site.

I am a little scared but hear great things from those who have had the surgery.:biggrin0: