DB in AZ

Hope everything works out for you.

My PVP gave me a referral at the end of September I saw the surgeon in Octobe r. Medicare requirements: three months diet monitorin g, psych, nutrition, pulmonary & cardiac clearance. I did have to go through several cardiac tests: echocardiogram, stress test & angiogram. My surgeon's office has now submitted to Medicare they go ahead and scheduled the surgery.

I just heard from my surgeon's office. I am scheduled for my surgery on February 22nd. I can't believe it's finally happening. I go in for my prep visit next week and start the two week liquid diet on the 8th. Let the journey begin.

Just heard from surgeon's office; I am scheduled for the 22nd of February for my surgery.I can't believe it's finally happening.

Am I the oldest? I'm 73 and will hopefully have the sleeve done in Feb. My story is similar to everyone's: yo-yoed my entire adult life, losing and gaining overweight but not obese. Nine years ago I developed an autoimmune disease which is controlled by steroids. Long term steroid therapy is like having another disease. Besides potential diabetes, increased risk of infection (thankfully I have not developed), what affects weight is increased appetite, slower metabolism, and redistribution of weight (belly fat). For the past eight years I have been well over 225 lb and it is next to impossible to lose. I also have high blood pressure and sleep apnea. My PCP and Hematologist as well as other Drs feel that I am a good candidate for the sleeve. My goal is to obviously lose weight but also to have a tool for me to eat less for the rest of my life.I want to be able to get down on the floor to play with my grandchildren, have energy for my passions and to take a brisk walk. In short I want quality of life for whatever years I have left.I have completed all the requirements and am waiting to be scheduled. I have researched alot about bariatric surgery really enjoy reading these posts. I am especially impressed that so many of you have exceeded your weight loss goals. I anticipate that I will be a slow loser due to my age and the steroids but I am prepared and committed for the journey.