stcyt

Hello, I am getting sleeved on the 28th of june. I am soooo excited that I am going to get a new life. Then, I am terrified. They are taking part of my stomach!!! its irreversable!!!! what if I have complications!!!! I'm doing it in Mexico as self pay.... am I just negating my insurance policy in the US.... will I ever be able to be fully covered again!!!!! Then.... I'm excited about my new life once more. I have been having nightmares about people cutting out my stomach. Everyone on this site seems so pleased with the sleeve. Has anyone had a bad experience or wish they hadn't done it? Would you guys do it again? I'm not tryin to freak myself out.... I just want all the info. Thanks Stacey

Hello all. I have a question for the nurses out there. I saw a post (can't remember where) in which a very helpful person was saying to bring extra panties because yours will get messed up in the OR. If your wearing panties in the OR does that mean it's not sterile. I would have thought that you just wore a gown. I have no medical background... just wondering. thanks Stacey

I am scheduled for my sleeve on the 21st and have a question about hunger. I know I wont be hungary and my stomach will be tiny.... but... even when my stomach isn't hungery I get shaky and irritable, sometimes even paniky with low blood sugar (not clinicaly low, just uncomfortable). Will I feel like this all the time because I'm not getting enough food to my brain? I'm especially worried about tht post op time when I'm on liquids. thanks for your thoughts stacey

Interesting... I tend to bounce back prety fast from most things... Here's hoping this is one of those things stacey

you drank atkins shakes on day 4 nd 5. They arn't clear liquid right??? is that okay?? Stacey

Hey Dalisgirl, you are very brave to tell your family. It's the one obsticle I couldn't overcome. Thankfully they live in another state and don't have to know. They would have done the very same thing your mother did.... and then made me feel guilty for putting them to the trouble. It comes from love and concern.... but we're grown ups, right. Hang in there.... we know what we're doing. Stacey

Andrea How did it go!!!!! We're dying to hear Stacey :thumbup:

I want to keep my muscle too. I work out a lot... you just can't tell because its burried in fat. How long after surgery until you can do a hard core work out. Stacey

thanks guys your words make me feel better. surgery on the 21st of April. I hope I'm as happy as you all are. Stacey

I have just decided on the vsg. I had originally wanted to do the lap band but after some research I see the sleeve is the way to go. I have been reading a lot on this site and you are all very encouraging and supportive. I'm really gald about that because I have lots of fears. Can anybody out there address any of these. Binge eating: I am a binger. I eat very healthy about 5 days a week and binge eat for 2 days. I feel out of control at these times. I am scared to take away my crutch and obvious self sooth mechanism and coping skill. I am a psychologist plus I have been in therapy for this many times so I get the dynaics behind it, i have just been unable to fix it. Anyone else struggling with this? Aftercare: I am going to Mexico for surgery. What kind of aftercare needs will I have? Will I have to keep going down for checkups? I can buy insurance that will cover any complications, but the coverage is with my doctor only. This means I would have to go there (colorado springs to tiajuana, 3 hr flight) if I had a problem. If I had a leak would I have time to get on a plane an be seen, or would I have to go to my emergency room. I'm sure my Kaiser insurance won't cover any complications (they won't approve me for surgery). Low BMI: okay... my BMI is 32 with no comorbids. I know this brings up a lot of issues but let me explain. I have been between 30 and 40 my whole life. I struggled like crayz to get down to 30 last year and now I'm on my way up again. I'm sure I'll be back at 40 soon. I'd rather just get the procedure now and save my skin and organs all the stress. Financing: I have about $1000 in savings. I'd like to keep it there in case I have an emergency and need to get back to tiajuana. This leaves me in need of about $8000.00. I can swing payments of up to $350.00 month by moving things around a bit. I have applied through mysurgeryloan.com, cosmeticcredic.com, and mymedicaloan.com. I havent heard back from any of them (applied two days ago). I'm not hopeful as I have marginal credit. It's not horrible, but it's not great. I have always paid everything on time but I have had too many requests of late, my cards are maxed, I moved and changed jobs this year, and I don't own anything. Does anyone who is self pay have any tips for financing? Okay.... I guess that's it. I'm so excited to change my life... but scared too. I can see from the postings that you are a very supportive and informed community and I look forward to your input. Thanks Stacey

whats the least expensive you guys have heard of from a reputable dr?

thanks...9.5k. hmmmm. I know its a good deal, I've just got some financial restrictions. Thanks for the info. Maybe theres a way to make it work.

thanks... I hope thats still the price. I'll call tomorrow.

does any one know what aceves charges for the sleeve

I am looking for a good doctor in Mexico. I see many good ones around 8.5K but thats out of my range. Any good ones uner $7000 thanks

in the interest of keeping the peace... I'm at stcyt@earthlink.net thanks stacey

yea... I'm just looking for suggestions that I can research myself. thanks

does anyone know of a doctor that will do the vgs for under seven thousand and has a good reputation?

yikes... I have never had surgery. So many things to know. I must have misunderstood the post. thanks stacey

yea... I'm no doctor, but thats what I kinda what I thought. concerning.... Stacey

Thanks PNW... its hard not to get freaked out. Are there any independant stat keepers on complications etc. I'm not worried about the accomidations... I'm a good travler. It's more infections I worry about. Are there any stats anywhere on these rates? I don't have the money for post op complications... I'm sure my insurance will not cover such costs. thanks Stacey

Whats the best way to get good information??? any ideas Stacey

well done everyone!!! I am a BMI 31 and am getting surgery in late june. I hope to lose slow for the sake of my skin and general health. I need to loose 60lbs. What happens when the 60 is gone..... will your body stop loosing on its own or is it possible to loose too much weight and become unhealthy in the opposite direction? any thoughts thanks Stacey

WOW.... thanks to all.... I can feel my anxiety getting lower as I read. I know I need to do this. I too have tried everything known to man. I know everytime I leave my house and feel my "fat shame" that this is what I need to do for myself. It's just a little scary. Thanks Stacey

Hi Andrea... Your almost there!!! I am having a lot of the same thoughts... but everytime I have to burn with "fat shame" I feel better about my decision. It's scary, and I do love to eat. I'm going through with it because I really really want to have the life I've always wanted. Hang in there and keep us posted!!!!! Stacey