SeaGirl

No one has asked me. I'm actually glad. Strange, isn't it? Should I be offended that its not their response? Maybe. But like everything in this process, it's all bass ackwards. The local Nut told me "You don't have diabetes or HTN, that's too bad". WHAT? Well I don't qualify for insurance, but I'm healthy and fat ( if there is really any such thing). This is what I mean, when I'm glad my peeps aren't telling me I'm too thin. The local docs that aren't doing my surgery say I should get it done before I develop the comorbidities that are likely (statistically)to develop if I continue to be unable to loose and maintain a healthy weight. This solution is for me, it is about me having a long healthy life. I love my friends and extended family, and I am happy to educate them if I hear objection. it is only due to their genuine concern, more than judgement.

Nope, 225lb. Hopeful typo I suppose. My hubbie asked me what I wanted to weigh as a goal, I think 145 would be amazing! Getting super excited.

I am on August 6. Thanks for starting this thread!

Oh that's in my near future(or my dreams?). Hahaha. I meant 225. I bet y'all figured that out! Anyway, I'm glad I supplied us a good laugh.

I'm 5'5 and 125. I'm doing this because I've been heavy for 25 yrs and am starting to get really stiff and sore, my feet ache and I am tired most of all, of assessing daily about what in gonna do to fix myself. It's laughable to think I can fix this myself at this point. I don't have comorbidities and my insurance isn't covering. Thanks for all your posts.

I went a little cra cra when I went through the process and as I got closer to making my decision. Fortunately, I feel pretty gross from eating so much crap as it has a self limiting effect. I've always ate a lot, but I really added some good bad food in the last month or so. I'm ready to buckle down, get back to more healthy eating now, add in more exercise and prep myself for my 8/6 surgery. I feel grateful that my binge was somewhat self limiting.

I'm scheduled with Dr. Alvarez on 8/6. I wish you the very best and can't wait to hear how it goes for you. My friend had surgery by Dr. A last fall, is doing great, and had only positive things to say about the experience. That really helped me to make my decision.

Most people who do medical tourism (who go to Mexico) have to fly home 2 or 3 or 4 days post op. It's part of the deal. I can't imagine why you wouldn't be fine. Remember to take an empty water bottle to fill, or buy water to take on the airplane. Don't rely on the flight service. Have fun!

I called a few weeks ago and they wouldn't give me any specifics over the phone, said my doctor had to call... The doctors office said I could look it up on the website..Maybe that's all they did. Sometimes these don't get updated in a timely manner. I will check again. Do you know the CPT code for the VSG?

The surgeons office found out that Independence Blue Cross won't cover the VSG without a BMI of 50 or greater. REALLY? I'm waiting to hear differently. My BMI isn't close to 50, so I'm not sure how to proceed.

I'm off for 6/27. Haven't rescheduled, but it probably won't be June.

I'm 5'6 and 215 - 220 with luckily no comorbidities. I have bad foot pain, a sore back, and a bad knee, all from work and sports and carrying this extra weight for 20+ years. Ive decided to go to Mexico and just be in the solution around this. The surgeons locally are hard to get appts with, are evasive about what my insurance will or won't cover. I've told my closest friends, kids and hubbie and ALL are supportive. I was surprised, and not one of them told me I was too thin or that I should "just try harder". I guess they've witnessed my "fat is fat is fat" forever, just like me. Waiting for a date. I requested one this morning after backing off to reconsider a few weeks ago. That was just depressing. Now I can't imagine going to battle with this weight without a sleeve. Oh and I figured out that while I'm rarely hungry, I'm never full and I can just eat lots of everything. Time to quit -now. And get active in the solution. Thanks for all of your posts, you help me more than you know.

Got it!

I have no idea! Hmmm we'll get it worked out!

Awesome! So I may have to get a new passport to go to Mexico for my surgery. I'm gonna check because it expires in Dec. I sure don't want to have a picture today that will be irrelevant for the next 10 years.

Hey Caaattt, I'm June 27 as well. I'll be sleeved in Mexico and am excited and nervous. One day I'm all in, and the next day, I'm second guessing myself. How are you doing?

Hey I'm super new to this. I'm in Arvada and will be sleeved in Mexico, so no aftercare for me. Do any of you know if there are groups that are open to patients that weren't sleeved at that hospital or by that doctor? I'm not interested in going it alone. As it is, I feel like a looser for not being able to fix this myself (I gotta get over it, cuz it's just too old of an issue to hang onto). Anyway, I guess I'm not alone and am amazed at the number of sleevers out there. Love Colorado and that we are surrounded by active people, and I want my knees not to hurt so I can get back into some of the activities I used to enjoy.

Hey New Friends, My username is the woman I truly aspire to be. I will be 50 later this month. I am very happily married. I am a Registered Nurse and work as an IT analyst installing EMR (electronic medical record) software. My job has me on the road nearly 48 weeks a year. I have twin stepsons that I claim as my own. They are both lovely young men. I used to like to cycle, ski, dance, sew and cook, but lately I've spent more time surfing facebook, watching TV, and being a couch potato. I want my active life back. I look forward to the summer months when I can spend some weekend time fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Ready to have my surgery, but feeling a little embarrassed that I just can't get a handle on this food deal.... I'm excited to get to know you all a little better. I guess I better figure out how to post a pic...LOL.

That's awesome. What a concept that I can get rid of my winter wardrobe.??? I'm scheduled for 6/27 and will never wear those clothes again! I feel like my head just caught up with my surgery plan. I've been so focused on making the decision, I haven't slowed down to visualize the results yet. I'll work on that. Anyway, I've got some nice business clothes and I'm going to find a charity that will help professionals get started (or something like that).

Me too! I'm set for the same day!

June 27th for me!

Great post! I am in the same place in that I have been reading, researching and evaluating surgery for about a month now. I selected a surgeon, set a date, am dribbling info to my hubbie. I have a friend who got sleeved in 10/12 and she's been really helpful. Today I went to see my PCP who was really neutral about the surgery.. But he know I will do what I need to do. I kind of wondered if the doc would have an opinion, but he didn't heed me any warnings, or encourage me in any way. So, really, all I have left to do is cut a check and buy an airline ticket. I read over and over... This is ultimately a decision that I have to make for me, that I have to live with, and that I get to live with the results of.. Am I chicken, yup, a little chicken. Is that ok? Yup I'd be worried if I wasn't? I'm only afraid of what I haven't experienced, and of changing my relationship with food, and how I will love my life based on that change..... I'm feeling pretty normal now..