Thank you so much. When I had my sigmoidoscopy last week he did ask what the recovery time was for the gastric sleeve so I am thinking he MAY be considering clearing me. But I definately cannot fit in the machine. I don't know that there is any alternative. But I am running out of time with my tests, because they are only good for a certain amount of months. And if they run out my insurance will not pay for them again. I am trying to be positive, but I'm losing hope.