Anikabebe620

I'm one of those people that has told everyone I having WLS. My thought behind it was that I will need the support of all my friends, family and coworkers ( I am see them more than anyone). All my girl besties, family members and coworkers are so excited and amazing. The men in my life not so much. My dad isn't for it. My guy bestie says to me all the time but you can do it on your own. My other guy friends have kinda the same response. I just find it amazing the difference in reaction. What has y'all's reaction been? I know they are just worried. I guess it's a man thing. I tell them just be happy for me and after the surgery is over I am sure they will be.....or so I hope!

Hi everyone! I was approved by the insurance last Friday and received my surgery date today! So excited but now that's its scheduled I'm a little more nervous than before! Getting sleeved at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, TN by Dr Steely. Looking for some sleeve buddies!

How many of you either have already had this or are getting this before surgery? My dr practically requires this especially with my high BMI. I tried to get out of it today cause it freaks me out! Thank you!

Hopefully you don't have to have one but do ask! It totally freaks me out it just looks so strange. I've asked my brother in law who is a surgeon in another state and its pretty old school! Good luck at your appointment!

I'm in Nashville and getting sleeved on October 29th in Clarksville by Dr Steely

Hi everyone! My surgeons office should be submitting my paperwork to bcbs sometime this week. Just curious on how long it took to hear back with an approval? Thanks!

Hi! My name is Anika and I am from Nashville. I an now finished with all my requirements for my insurance and hope to have my paperwork submitted this week. I have also completed my egd, sleep study, diet class, psych eval and my seminar requirement. I only have to attend one support group but only before the surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Steely at Gateway Medical Center Hope to have my surgery in October Just looking for some buddies! Anika

You were lucky that they were prepared! I had to walk up to the front of the plane and ask for one and I just felt everyone's eyes on me. I'm sure in my mind it was much worse but I knew I didn't want to go through that again! We are on the right path! Good luck on your sleeve!

When I had to use an seatbelt extender on an airplane. It was horrible and I was so embarrassed! Of course it was a packed plane and I almost cried

Yay!! That's what I am hoping for! Thanks!