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Hello everyone ,

I have been looking into the sleeve and it seems to be the right choice. I am wanting to ask people what is the advantages and disadvantages of having the surgery. My insurance requires 6 months with a dietician, nutrionist, and physc evaluation (barely passed that lol) , clearance from pcp, clearance from surgeon.. I have completed almost everything except the 6 months dietician i will be done with that the end of this month. Then the dreaded wait from insurance. As time is getting closer i am getting nervous if i am making the right decision? I am a 30 year old mother of 3, married, and have been very over weight for years. Like many others have tried different ways of trying to lose weight, since going to dietician I have already lost 45 lbs. If i could please get some responces on the benefits and disadvantages that would be great. Also what impact does it have on your spouse? As time gets closer I have found my spouse to be very unsupportive. Any advise ?

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WLS is a difficult decision for some, however all those I know that have had VSG, their afterthought is "why didn't I fo this sooner?". The sooner you have it, the sooner you can start enjoying a healthy life!

As far as the husband, he is being extremely SELFISH! He should be supporting you all the way. This is something that will benefit you and the whole family. You want to be around longer for the kids, and you want to be able to have QUALITY time with them. However you can't change other ppl. Do what you can to change YOU! You'll be glad you did! :-)

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