GSJourney23

as crazy as this may seem, my dad had the sleeve done a year and 4 months ago. when he got home he was having awful pains in his chest, he thought he was having a heart attack. turns out, two of the staples had come undone and everything he consumed was just leaking into his body. When he finally got home he had to do the shakes for the estimated amount of time, I told him if you start to feel overwhelmed because you cant stuff your face tell me and ill do exactly what your doing. I drank only the shakes and not even having the surgery yet I couldn't do it for more then two days!! It was very difficult. I go for my surgery June 3rd and even though it was difficult then I feel because i'll have this extra push I'm confident ill pull through! good luck to you

@@LauriTX75 I wish you good luck!!!

@Vsvgal yes I have contacted them and my insurance here in Pa doesn't cover it. I can take it to have it "appealed" and plead my case but I know many people that have had to do this and it is like an 18 month process before they get their surgery done. My dad went through it. Numerous tests, EKG's and psychological testing. I have the money saved and have been wanting this for so long and now I have over and above what it's going to cost and to be honest I don't think 18 months of testing and what my dad went through is worth knowing that I'll get it done anyway. And to be even more honest I'm tired of waiting. The last year I have tried weight watchers, fitgirl and YMCA memberships even with my husband helping me and nothing was working.

How are both of you feeling? I am not from FL, Im traveling down to FL from PA for my surgery. Im paying out of pocket as well as you both did if your Florida residents. Who was your doctor, Choi? I have a consultation phone call with him sometime tomorrow when I get the call and to be honest im freaking out, Im afraid for some reason (which i cannot think of even the slightest bit why) they would deny me. what was your consultation like with the doctor? what did he ask? I am extremely excited but I am also very anxious and nervous of course.

@@DisneyDreaming I'm so sorry that happened to you. If only you knew who that person was, find them and (whether you've had your surgery or not) say "HA! Look at me now, remember me..I think you owe me an apology" and trust me the media heard about the zoo. I was given a free membership for a whole year and I got to go a behind the scenes with the tortoises, I mainly agreed to that because even though that person completely shattered me and the little self esteem I had left, I took both of the things they offered because it is very beneficial for my kids!!!!

@@cmhueto thank you! This will hands down be the best money I ever had the chance to save and spend in a split second!

I am scheduled to have my sleeve done on June 3rd. I received a letter today stating my medical history and all tests were approved. I am paying out of pocket for this because my insurance does not cover it. I'm ok with this!!!! I have been waiting a very long time to get where I am and I am overly excited and anxious to get this surgery done. I'm 5'0'' 240lbs my BMI is 45.9. As obesity runs in my family, I refuse to end up like my father who before he has his sleeve surgery weighed almost 380lbs, with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type two diabetes and obviously obesity. Reality set in about 3.5 weeks ago when I, along with my cousin, her two boys and my 2 children took a fun trip to the zoo. I paid and waited 20+ minutes in line to ride the 800lb clydesdale (sp?) horses with my daughter and son. When I was ready to get on the horse, the man walking the horses told me (in front of 25 plus people) that I was too big to ride the horse. Not only did he embarrass me and humiliate me in front of total strangers her gestured with his arms that I was "too big to ride the horse" I held back my tears and walked out of line. I did get a change to meet with the supervisor for the horses and let me tell you, he didn't like what I had to say. I too like my father suffer from diabetes. my weight has restricted me from doing fun things like the zoo horse experiences and even amusement parks. I am happy to say this will be the best thing I spend a ton of money on!