Approved For Gastric Sleeve Surgery!

[dom1985 6]

Good Morning All,

I have been reading everyone's posts and getting some really good information from you all. I love that there is a place where people understand my decision, and don't judge me. Yes, some of my family have told me that the sleeve wasn't a good idea, but like most of you all...i'm doing it for ME and MY CHILDREN, no one else. I have a 5 year old daughter (will be 6 in feb) and a 18 month old little boy. Both my 2 sisters and father have diabetes and high blood pressure. Currently, I just have high blood pressure, but with my family history, diabetes is on its way. I have been overweight for a most of my life. I am 26 years old, and my BMI is 41. I started my journey in October and decided to go with the sleeve. I have heard stories about the lap band, and my mother-in-law had the bypass years ago. I chose the sleeve because of the benefits and the complications seem to be minimal compared to the bypass.

I am excited about my new life ahead of me! I spoke with my rep from the surgeons office, and she told me that my insurance approved me for the surgery, so its really happening!!! Everything is happening so quickly. I'm excited, and nervous at the same time. Reading everyone's posts daily gave me the encouragement I needed to make this decision. I want to personally thank EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU who took time out to talk about your experience. I'm sure a lot of us appreciate your stories .

***And can someone please help me with the ticker. I haven't figured out how to install it to my profile yet.*****

[Mel34 11]

Congrats!!!! i'm in the same boat your in (family wise). I'm doing this for my daughter and myself! no one else!! I have cholesterol right now and my family has that, high bp, diabetes and i'm sure on my way to that, too. that's why i'm doing this!

My papers were sent to the insurance on Friday so i'm hoping to hear a response soon. my BMI is right at 40 so i'm afraid the insurance will make me jump through more hoops because of it.

What insurance do you have? How long did it take you to hear back from them?

again, Congrats!!!! I'm soooo happy for you!!!

[favoredone 590]

Congrats!!!... Ahhh...I wish I could help you with the ticker thing.. I just went to the page, set it up and copied the link into my signature....

Also, I'm sure there's a thread on here that gives step by step instructions..

[dom1985 6]

Thanks ladies...

It took about 3 days to hear back from the insurance company. I'm so excited, but nervous at the same time.

[hadouni 301]

Congrats! I just got my approval news this morning too! On our way to being healthier moms! I can't wait to swim with my son somewhere other than my aunt's pool!!