I Just Booked My Flight To San Antonio!

[bluelemons 9]

Hello! I am new to posting here.. I have been reading and reading and thought it was about time I got involved! I am going to be sleeved on 8/27 by Dr. Alvarez in mexico. I have Aetna insurance, but they will not approve me ... I have to wait for 2 more years till I can show that my BMI has been consistently over 40. I have been up and down my whole life, but I have never been this heavy. I just could't bear the thought of having to stay at this weight just to get approved. I will be forty years old in a few months and I think its time to take my life back and not wait on Aetna. I am nervous, excited, worried.. all the emotions you could possibly have. I unfortunately am going alone to mexico ... anyone fall in the same category? Any other 8/27 sleevers? I don't know a soul that has had this surgery and only know one that has had gastic bypss so I am hoping for a comforting crew here on VST! You all seem so positive and helpful....

[sdb1147 54]

Good luck on your journey. Sorry you have no one to travel with you as it's always comforting to have a partner. God will watch over you and best wishes & vibes coming your way.

[bluelemons 9]

Thank you!

[StormWarning 194]

Hi bluelemons, welcome to the boards. There are tons of us going to Dr. Alvarez in August. I will actually be there on the 6th. We have an August thread going where you can meet tons of other sleevers just waiting for the day to come. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at/

Go and introduce yourself, and our very own FutureSkinnyPants will get your name and date on her surgery board that she keeps updated for everyone.

We also have a Dr. Alvarez thread going if you are interested. Not sure if any have posted in it recently, but its there. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/43311-dr-alveraz/

I want to wish you the best of luck on your journey. Know that there are alot of people here to support you when and if you need it. We have a tendency to lean on our sleeve siblings.