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[Vickimouse 0]

Well, I guess my story isn't much different than anyone else's. I have lurked here for a bit, everyones story is amazing, and inspiring. I have lost the same 50 or so pounds a dozen times. I considered this years ago but Bypass was not for me. I then considered the band, but insurance would not pay. So the waiting and dieting began. (with no long term success). I started researching again last year about the band when I came across info on the sleeve. I knew right then it was for me. I made the appointment with the surgeon, went, only to be told insurance didn't cover the sleeve, needless to say I left defeated. Our insurance changed in January, I made a phone call that would "finally" begin my journey. I did everything by the book for 3 months, my info was sent to Aetna and 3 days later got approved!!! It took awhile to get a surgery date but it all worked out and I am scheduled for Tuesday the 26! I cannot wait! I am more anxious about the "prep" tomorrow, than surgery. But I have faith and trust in my doctor. Y'all are so encouraging to everyone, I look forward to getting to know some of you.

[ginajeans 4]

Well, I guess my story isn't much different than anyone else's. I have lurked here for a bit, everyones story is amazing, and inspiring. I have lost the same 50 or so pounds a dozen times. I considered this years ago but Bypass was not for me. I then considered the band, but insurance would not pay. So the waiting and dieting began. (with no long term success). I started researching again last year about the band when I came across info on the sleeve. I knew right then it was for me. I made the appointment with the surgeon, went, only to be told insurance didn't cover the sleeve, needless to say I left defeated. Our insurance changed in January, I made a phone call that would "finally" begin my journey. I did everything by the book for 3 months, my info was sent to Aetna and 3 days later got approved!!! It took awhile to get a surgery date but it all worked out and I am scheduled for Tuesday the 26! I cannot wait! I am more anxious about the "prep" tomorrow, than surgery. But I have faith and trust in my doctor. Y'all are so encouraging to everyone, I look forward to getting to know some of you.

Good luck to you. I am looking forward to hearing about your progress

[grannyk 58]

You're like scheduled for tomorrow. WOW!! Best wishes and keep up posted about your progress...Kathe

[Raine 170]

Welocome and Good Luck!!

[Valentina 2,642]

Exactly what "prep" are you afraid of?

[Vickimouse 0]

Magnesium citrate. When the instructions say, stay close to a restroom. I am a little leery. Nothing major, just me.

[Dixies Mom 0]

Congrats!! I'm scheduled for tomorrow and have been on liquids for 5 days. It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Looking forward to a new beginning! Good luck to you!

[Vickimouse 0]

Congrats. How lucky you are that your insurance WILL pay. My husbands employer has it as an exclusion, so there's no getting approved.

Vicki

Dallas, TX

[Vickimouse 0]

Sorry about the insurance thing, maybe it will change soon. I was actually thinking about going to Mexico, but got very lucky when our insurance changed in January.

[Vickimouse 0]

Congrats!! I'm scheduled for tomorrow and have been on liquids for 5 days. It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Looking forward to a new beginning! Good luck to you!

[Vickimouse 0]

Good luck to you too! We will have to keep in touch with our success!