My name is Diane, 58 y/o. Final straw was last week's dr's apt when I refused to get on the scale. Wasn't a big deal, they don't push it. but my dr says with high bp and prediabetic, she can't keep me alive if I don't do something to help myself. She told me about the sleeve, and although I have been against bariatric help previously, something opened my ears. and my eyes. I've been reading fervently about vertical sleeve and have an apt with a bariatric dr. on Friday. I've already made an apt with a nutritionist in case it's needed. How I could live my life if I were 100 lbs - 150 lbs less. I want it. Soon. I'm going to read some more posts, then I'll post again. Thank you.