Well, this is my first post on the forum. I have always came and read through the comments and looked for motivation as I go through my journey. What made me decide to get the gastric sleeve was when i had blood work done and it showed i was pre diabetic. I already had high blood pressure and a bad back, but now i am going to be diabetic. I said to myself that it was time for a change. I talked to my doctor and he recommended that I get the sleeve done. So I talked to my insurance to see if it would be covered and it was. I am now a little more than 5 months out and have lost about 92 pounds. I have been taken off my high blood pressure medication and my back is actually feeling so much better.
I have to say this to anyone who is nervous about the surgery. I was scared, but it was well worth it. I only took the pain meds for about 2 days and didnt even need it after. I was up and walking within an hour of waking up.
