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Thanks so much for sharing your photos ... you're very brave! Our bodies look very similar. I'm working on becoming comfortable with how my body looks and the excess skin. My arms are really bothering me though (1 day at at time, right?). I did just have my breasts done last week, not really b/c of weight loss though. I had implants done in 2007 and recently developed a contracture (scar tissue) around the right implant and it made the breast become hard and pulled upwards. So then I was lopsided and uncomfortable. I went back to my plastic surgeon (amazing woman!) and we scheduled a replacement of the implants, a reduction in size to reflect my new frame and a lift ~ whew~. So, I'm off work right now; recovering. Good Luck on your journey ... you're truly a lovely person!! All my best, Karen

That's great ... once you've met with Dr. Scharf you'll get directions regarding the next steps. You can also contact Melissa with any questions. Congratulations! This past Sunday was my 10 month anniversary from having the Sleeve. On Monday when I weighed myself I was down to 157.2. My goal weight had been 160. I'm very happy with my results! Good Luck!

The requirements are different depending on your insurance company. I had federal employee blue cross/blue shield. I had to complete 4 months with a nutritionist (I had already started seeing one in Apple Valley and they accepted those visits). I saw 1 psychologist through the program, he was very nice. I started the whole journey in Feb. 2013. I had my surgery in Sept. 2013, but could have had it in June. I needed to make arrangements to be off work and had to work around my husband's schedule. I have no information about how Loma Linda does their authorization.

Hello. My BMI was 40 and I qualified. I've had a very good experience with Dr. Scharf and the whole team. I underwent the sleeve and am 10 months out now. I'm 1 1/2 pounds away from my goal weight of 160. On surgery day, I weighed 255. I did have some complications, but I had some problems before surgery that got flared up afterwards. Post again, if you have additional questions. Best of Luck!

Dr. Scharf is the led Bariatric Surgeon at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA.