Malaika 50 Posted July 9, 2009 That money going out every month serves as a reminder of how important this new me really is and what I am willing to go through to have a new life. Hope you like my photos I posted this morning. I am amazed at the difference so the band wasnt entirely a waste. I will post new pics in the near future. I am holding off till I hit onederland. Hopefully next week. What pictures? Where? I don't see them -- I can't find them ... I wanna see them!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finally! 0 Posted July 10, 2009 Well Hello!:yo:I am a TEXAS GAL, and I am here to get all the info you guys are willing to share. I want the Good, The bad, And the UGLY! (please) After doing LOTS, and LOTS of research, I have decided to get the sleeve instead of the Band.:001_tt2: I recently found out that My insurance will cover the sleeve (BCBS FEP) needless to say that was a plus. I am curently in the process of meeting with my Dietician, and getting a Psyc evaluation. I have a long way to go before surgery but I gave my first step in getting healthy! I wish everyone the best, and thank you for having a place like this!:thumbup: My Uncle had his sleeve done in Houston and LOVED his doc. I went to Aceves in Mexico because I was a self-pay. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted July 21, 2009 No problem, this is a great community of people here who just want to see everyone succeed in their weight loss goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownInSocal 12 Posted July 21, 2009 The other board changed my mind about having the band also. I saw so many problems. When I read about the sleeve I knew it was the one for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffany 0 Posted July 22, 2009 My Uncle had his sleeve done in Houston and LOVED his doc. I went to Aceves in Mexico because I was a self-pay. Good luck to you! Something that is not really told is the pain and sacrifice you will go thru. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffany 0 Posted July 22, 2009 My Uncle had his sleeve done in Houston and LOVED his doc. I went to Aceves in Mexico because I was a self-pay. Good luck to you! Keep in mind that there will be a lot of pain and sacrifice that you will have to go thru. Good luck to you. Its been two weeks post-op for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted July 23, 2009 Hi Tiffany, and welcome to VST. Pain and sacrifice? I am curious as to why you say that. Most everyone I have talked to, including myself have commented on how surprised they were at how minimal the pain was. As for sacrifice, I haven't made any sacrifices. This has been the best thing ever to happen to me. Please share more of your experience with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted July 24, 2009 I am curious as well Tiffany to hear what you mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Headhunter 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Sounds like tiff may have had a rough surgery/recovery. HH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites