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I would love have it also. My email is apwilson56@comcast.net Thanks so much for sharing this!

:D So, I got the call this morning, and my date is 4/4/11. It's a lot further out than I wanted, but that's ok. My doc's office found a bit of a 'workaround' to getting a pre-cert. They can do the surgery as an outpatient (which doesn't require a pre-cert), and when I have the surgery, it will be up to the hospital to get the insurance company to authorize me spending the night. Without a doubt, the staff at the Institute for metabolic and bariatric surgery in Abington, PA, really know their stuff. My hats off to them!! If anyone is on the fence about going to this office, don't hesitate. They are awesome. My surgeon is Robert Josloff, and he has been absolutely wonderful. One of the things that really impressed me, is the day that I met him, he thanked me for choosing him to be with me on this journey. That impressed the hell out of me!! I'm a happy, happy, happy, happy girl!!!

Is there anything specific I should try to get done during this time? I honestly don't know what I should be doing for the next 2 months. I guess the usual cleaning, and things like that. But since the time will go by so quickly, I don't want to miss anything I should have done. So any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm so excited! I feel so many different emotions right now, I can't put my finger on one specific one. I feel like a little kid at chrismas.

I am so sorry that your hubby won't support you. And as one of the other posters stated, it sounds like he has lots of insecurities about himself, that he's projecting onto you. When I first started my journey several years ago, my insignificant other acted the same way. Not because he's insecure, but because he likes me big. One day, I had had enough. I looked him in the eye, and told him that I'm not going to ask for his support, but I would expect it. I reminded him of how I had supported his boing schemes and ideas, whether they were right or wrong, and I shouldn't have to have anything less. I told him that it was about me, and it had nothing to do with him. Eventually, he came on board. Long story short, I just had to tune him out, and know that I was doing the best thing FOR ME, and no one else. Hang in there, and don't let his issues, become your issues. Be strong! All the best to you.

Hi everyone...... My name is Annette, and I am new to this site. I am pre-op, but I hope to have a surgery date soon. I had my EGD yesterday, and I received a call today from my doc's office, telling me that they were ready to submit to my insurance company. All they needed was to know which surgery I wanted to have. Of course, therein lies my problem. I know that I definitely don't want the RNY, but I'm torn between the Lapband and the sleeve. My BMI is 53.2, and I really only want to lose about 100-120 lbs. I considered WLS several years ago, but I had such a bad experience with both doctors that I went to see, that I decided this probably wasn't for me. In 1997, I fell down the steps in my house, and after 2 years of therapy and drugs, I finally had a laminectomy. As you get older, you naturally put on more weight. I also decided that I needed to quit smoking. (It will all together in a minute, I promise) So Sept 1, 2010, I quit smoking. I have gained a whopping 35 lbs! With all of the extra weight, I am in constant pain with my back. I work from home, which is great, because if I didn't, I would have been fired long ago, for missing so much time, because of being in pain. I joined a gym in November, to try to get my weight down, but the pain has been so intense, I haven't been able to go. So, I turned to the only thing that I knew would help me. I have two beautiful grandchildren that live with me, and I want to be here to see them get married. I am attending the Institute of Metabolic and Bariatric surgery of Abington Hospital, and they are an awesome group of docs. I am so impressed with their bedside manner, and their genuine concern for their patients. The doc that will be doing my surgery, is the one that performed my EGD yesterday, and he personally called me this morning, to find out how I was doing. Most of the physicians in the practice have received all kinds of awards and accolades. But I'm just not sure which surgery will be best for me. I have been researching both, and that doesn't really help me. Tiffykins was kind enough to add me as a friend, so that I could read her blog. Thanks Tiffykins!! I'm hoping that some of you will share with me how you made your decision. And if you attend Abington Hospital, that would be an awesome bonus!! Thank you so much, and I look forward to becoming a part of this family, as I begin my weight loss journey! Annette

Well.....I made the call. They tell me it normally takes 7-14 days for approval from the insurance company. I reviewed my insurance on that portion of this site, and it looks like there won't be any problem. I have Empire BC/BS. There was even a link to their Medical policy on the sleeve, so I think I'm good. I'm excited/nervous, and a host of other emotions. Just the thought of knowing that I could have a surgery date by the end of the month, gives me goose bumps!! Thank you all again, for your input. It really helped me to make my decision. I'm on my way to a brand new life, and I can't hardly wait! What I'm looking forward to, more than anything else, is riding a bike with my grandkids. And I can't imagine what it would be like to wake up, and not have any back pain. I'm on my way......YYYYYEEEEEEAAAAA!!!

All of you have given me some awesome information, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone's input. It sounds to me like the best thing I can do for myself, is to go with the sleeve. Like on of the other posters stated, I like the idea of being able to eat a cookie or two when I want, and not have to worry about it coming back. And I must say, the idea of "Productive Burping" doesn't seem like it's any fun at all. To tell you the truth, I only thought the band was the right way to go, because you lose it so slowly, which is what I wanted. And again, I really only want to lose about 120 lbs. But again, it sounds like the means doesn't justify the end, not one little bit! So thank you all again, and I will be calling my doc in a few minutes, to give him my decision. Sleeve......HERE I COME!!!!

Thank you all so very, very much for sharing with me. I'm still on the fence, but I'm now leaning more towards the sleeve. It sounds like this is the best way to go, rather than the band. Thanks again, and I will keep you all posted. Annette