I am anxiously waiting for my procedure. Per Medicaid I have to wait 9 months before they will pay for the sleeve. I have been a big boy my whole life. I was 6'2" in the sixth grade ad was right at 270 pounds. I am now 36 and I think I am close to 500 pounds I dont know for sure. No scales can weigh me. any advice on how to prepare myself for this will be greatly appreciated.