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So far my wife has been very supportive taking off to be at meeting/appointment/dr visit. However, she has been slipping in here and there "Are you going to leave me or cheat when you lose this weight". It was in a laughing joking way the 1st few times but seems to be getting a little more stern as I grow closer to surgery. I hope she really doesn't feel this way.

This insurance stuff gives me a headache. Only thing I understood was the bottom line price. The EOB's and whatnot are confusing :-(

Its scary how insurances very so much. All I pay is $35 each office visit (Nut, Diatician, Psych Eval), EGD was a little over $100 after insurance and $435 after insurance for the Sleeve Procedure. Glad I signed up for the higher package.

Wow I was quoted at $461, thats a huge difference. But I'm sure its worth every penny.

This is great motivation to me!!

Yesterday morning I had my EGD test. I really didn't expect this to be as hard as it was. Just an overall bad morning, first they call and say my surgeon who I've been seeing and comfortable with was busy and they've found a replacement if I can come RIGHT NOW. Who rushes a patient to a surgery or procedure, I mean I was still processing the fact that I was going through this procedure. I get there and by the time I sit down in the lobby there saying come on back. They did the prep work in what had to be record time and the next thing I know the Dr. asked if I had any question and before I could even anwser I was out. Next thing I remember is sitting at home and my new puppy jumping on my back. Really makes me scared about the whole procedure because some as simple as a EGD has me in such pain. At lease i'm at my half way point of the 90 day wait and the only thing left the psych. test which I had to reschedule and one more meeting with my Nut and then hopefully a July surgery. Sorry that was so long

I needed that laugh to get me through this afternoon :D

This Fast Diet @SkinnyMalink speaks of sounds very interesting and darn good lol. Is there a max amount of calories we can intake after we have the sleeve done? Sorry I'm brand new to this whole process, but that'd seem like a lot of calories to try and take in per day.

Hi, I'm just wondering what made some of you guys in the community choose the sleeve over the other numerous WLS options. Just trying to learn more about you guys in the community and maybe find out some more benefits of having the procedure. I'm personally choosing this option because it seems to where I want to go with my life and I mentally couldn't get my head around the bypass or having foreign objects left in side me. Also felt I would lose the weight at a much slower rate with the band and I'm trying to get ahead of health complications before they catch up to me so an abundant amount of time isn't something that I have even at the young age of 30. (Sorry if this post twice the site is acting up a little on me today)

Thats amazing, truely is!!!

Congrads, you look stunning.

Hi, I'm new to the site. Was going to go with the lapband until I had my 1st consultation yesterday and my surgeon and I agreed the sleeve would work quicker and better for me. Look forward reading all your post and getting you guys advice. Thanks

Thanks!!!

I felt the same way while I was there. Then he took the time to go over all the pros vs cons and it was a no brainer. I had no idea that at some point with the band there was a 75% chance they'd have to do another procedure down the line. After skiming this form I really think this is going to be the best option for me.

My journey starts tomorrow at 930. To excited to sleep right now. Good thing is my office has you do all the paperwork via their website prior to the visit. Ill post again after it is done.

Hi, I'm new to the site (well not really). I've been lurking and reading hundreads of post old and new before making up my mind. I have my first consultation next week and I cannot wait to get started. I'm 80/20 sure I'm going with the Lap Band, however I was also looking at the sleeve. It's nice to have a place to come and get support and info from those who have already taken the journey I'm just starting off. I'll will definately post again after my first consultation for an update. Look forward to getting to know this community in the future and you guys don't know how much help you've already been in my life and decision making.

Hi, after having the surgery what should I expect realistically in how much/fast weight should come off. And what is recommended for maximum results?

This is an interesting topic, I'm sure someone has researched it. People have studies on everything nowadays.

Hi, I'm new to the site (well not really). I've been lurking and reading hundreads of post old and new before making up my mind. I have my first consultation next week and I cannot wait to get started. I'm 80/20 sure I'm going with the Lap Band, however I was also looking at the sleeve. It's nice to have a place to come and get support and info from those who have already taken the journey I'm just starting off. I'll will definitely post again after my first consultation. (Reposted, 1st post is showing a error)