Under2in20

Hello! Under2in20 (Mike) here, just wanted to say hi and let everyone know how thankful I am for this forum! Also, to let you know a little about me and where I am with my progress toward WLS... I am 45 years old and live in the beautiful Heber Valley in Utah. I have been married to my wonderful wife for 23 years and have two amazing children. (Anna 20, and John 18) I have struggled with my weight since soon after I got married. I have lost 30-40 pounds every January-May-ish for many of years and can't seem to keep going with whatever I'm doing... I have been looking at WLS for about the last 3 months (I also attended a seminar 2 years ago but did nothing about it back then.) I went to my insurance and was denied because I'm not "sick" enough, even though I have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, GERD, sinus tachycardia, bilateral knee pain, and my latest blood sugar was 143. (Not diabetic yet, but I've never had an abnormal blood sugar in my life.) Stupid insurance! So, I stumbled on a YouTube channel that talked about Dr. Illan in what I now call "Skinnyjuana" Mexico. (Thanks Scott Farkus!) He just happens to be from my state of Utah as well so that made it feel a little more personable and added validity (at least in my mind) to what he was saying about his experience... I have now done a lot of research of my own and I am strongly considering a VSG or MGB by Dr. Illan. (I have GERD so in my limited research I have seen that the MGB might be a better option than the VSG.) I have no idea where I will get the money from just yet or when and what type of WLS I'll get but, I'm very excited about this opportunity and can't wait to read and learn more from all of you! I'll attach a photo of me from May of this year in my custom tailored shirt that doesn't fit any longer! Hopefully it will fit again soon but only for a short time and then be too BIG!!! haha! BTW: My user name is my goal, under 2(200lbs) in 20 (in the year 2020)... Thanks, Mike

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Thank you! I have heard this... I was also thinking about the MGB which was also recommended for patients with GERD. Thoughts?

Sent in my health form to you guys yesterday!

Thanks JanJan19! Not going to appeal to my insurance only because I found out that even if I did qualify that it is separate from what counts towards my out of pocket max... so, they only pay 50/50 and that ends up being around $10-12,000. Can't afford that! Thanks for sharing you beginning! 12 days! Awesome, I'm sure it's a emotional rollercoaster!