Hi New Here...

[stacee73 0]

Hello Everyone! I am a newbie. I have been considering WLS for a long time and decided it was best for me. I started my journey 2 yrs. ago and have hit so many stumbling blocks... I started off with Kaiser, and was able to complete half of their program before my hubbys company dropped Kaiser as an insurance option for us...so we ended up with Aetna..I have completed everything they required for my surgical consultation...during that time I went from want RNY to DS.. My insurance covers all WLS..unfortunately/fortunately there is no surgeon who does DS in our medical group, so I have decided the sleeve is the best option for me. (it is not what I eat, but how much I eat) the malabsorbtion of DS scared me. I have been approved and I am waiting for a date. I was worried that with Vsg I wouldn't lose enough weight, but figure any loss is a good start in the right direction.. So.. my question is for the heavier vgs people.. I am 5 11 325lbs, is there a good chance I can make it to my goal of 180??

Dr. says prob not, but I could lose 75-80 lbs..( he is suggesting RNY) So any advice or info. would be greatly appreciated! I am so ready this, I am so tired of being like this!

[Garyb_58 1]

Stacee, I had surgery in Jan 2010 and I have lost 142 pounds as of today.

I started at 362 and currently weigh 220, so yes it is possible. I know guys

lose faster than women but there are several ladies on this site that have lost

that much over time.

Welcome to the site and good luck on your journey.

Edited August 30, 2010 by Garyb_58

[stacee73 0]

Stacee, I had surgery in Jan 2010 and I have lost 142 pounds as of today.

I started at 362 and currently weigh 220, so yes it is possible. I know guys

lose faster than women but there are several ladies on this site that have lost

that much over time.

Welcome to the site and good luck on your journey.

Thank you Gary. I can't wait.

[Was a humpty dumpty 35]

Hi Stacy,

I live close to you, in Palmdale. I am just starting my process. I have Kaiser

and start the 12 week classes in Oct.