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I was sleeved Oct 22, 2013. I will be 66 in August. I have lost 85 pounds. I am off all prescribed meds. Use a fitbit for my exercise and stats everyday. My life has changed tremendously for the better. I am constantly told l look wonderful and like a totaly different person. This is truly life changing. My hair loss has been some concern, but i have two beautiful wigs that i am told look so natural, no one even knows. I have truly enjoyed them and my new life.

I totally agree -- i have been married for 34 years also - i am about 5 months out-- have lost almost 70 lbs. My husband has been a wonderful husband for 34 years and supported my decision to do this. However, i chose to only tell my children. This was really hard for him and to make it worse i was so involved for months-- on line and educating myself on the whole process that he said he felt rejected. I had no idea until i found out he made some very bad choices that has made me feel betrayed and heartbroken-- not adultry - but it still feels terrible. He says he is glad i did this for my health --- but it makes me feel guilty. It is really true--- this definitly is life changing surgery. I am writing this because I did so much research-----and this was the very last thing I expected. I do feel terrific and look better than i have in years,

That sure is encouraging---- i am 8 weeks out -- doing better -- BUT nothing taste good ---the only good thing is i am down 45 pounds..

I too sleeved 10/22 Hardtime getting in liquids Protein very difficult. Stomach making grumbling sounds. Sore!!

Dark urine for one thing, my dr was doing iv's for it just about every pre visit. It is costly and time consuming do not want that -- but it it is VERY difficult getting in all the fluids they recommend. Trying but discouraged at this point---- anyone else there?

I also had hernia repair--- thinking that is making more difficult. I just do not feel like walking Ugh!

Sleeved 10/22 1st full day home, very weak and very hard to get liquids down. So afraid of dehydration, they made such a big deal. This is hard, but haven't cried yet.

Sleeved 10/22 feeling very weak having hard time getting down liquids. Not good

Getting ready for 10/22 scared. Líquid has not been too bad so far

October 22 Scared & nervous

At my last Dr. Appt everyone in the waiting room was in their 50's & 60's -- This is truly life extending----life saving surgery,,,,

Oct 22. --- I am so relieved to finally get to This point. So nervous about complicacions. I am 65. This site is so helpful in preparing us for whats to come.

I have received a letter at my on set of my journey in April that I qualify for VSG but that their is no guarantee of payment. I am doing the 6 mo monitor with my PCP and I have 3 co morbidities. My surgeon insurance lady --- says I have to pay up front and they will refund what the insurance pays. This just doesn't sound right to me has any one else experienced this with united healthcare choice plus??? Looking to have surgery 1st of October.?????

I hope we are both over reacting -- but my insurance girl at surgeons office says they can do just that. You should contact them periodically yourself

No, sorry I didn't make that clear. Unitedhealthcare sent me a letter saying that my request to cover procedure (43775) which is sleeve surgery, is eligible for coverage. But not a guarantee for payment until actual claim is sent in. They require prior 6 mo notification of surgery and during those 6 mo, weight management monitoring. I am in my 5 month now. Hope this helps.

You need to check with your ins co-- not the drs office. They have the last word. Also, with my letter in hand - I called ins co and they said I was not covered- kept persisting ( I have a letter). Finally got to the right person. This process is brutal---but don't give up until you are sure. The company you work for may have excluded WLS from your policy even though we both have UHC choice plus. I was told today it could take 2-6 weeks to get final approval- after completing all their hoop jumping- I am bummed. But not giving up- This will be so worth it. Hope it works out for you.

Success beyond 2-3 years after surgery, IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE? Are any of you out there?

Thanks to all, moving forward????

You are a real encouragement -- I too am looking for improved health and though I am scared-- you give me hope that I can have this thanks a lot

You said that very well!,, feel the same wy

So encouraged after today. They said I was the most educated patient they had seen. This is due to this site! Thanks to all for sharing. I also learned I have mild sleep apnea. This of course will be eradicated after surgery. So now just working on insurance requirements-- which is the worst part of all of this. I was told today that 3 % of the people who lose weight on their own maintain their loss. 80% of the people who lose weight with the sleeve maintain their loss. AMAZING, I want those odds!

I was really discouraged at first with having everything so stretched out---but I am finding it is preparing me and my husband for what is to come ---so I am trying to embrace it -- making changes as I go -- not all at one time.