Newbie on the path to a new beginning!

[ladybug's journey 24]

Hello all! First of all I must say I am SO glad I found this forum as I was seriously thinking of doing the lapband but the more I've read and compared, the sleeve is definitely the right choice for me. I have completed the items required by my surgeon and insurance (blood work, sleep study and psych eval) and everything was submitted this afternoon for approval. I'm excited and nervous all at once but looking forward to the challenges and changes awaiting me

[greygirl903 45]

Congratulations! It only took 5 days to get my approval and I am scheduled to have surgery on monday. I'm super excited and getting nervous too

[kulita 243]

Make sure you fully understand all the good things that could come from this surgery as well as the bad. Yeah it may be extreme to think like that, but you need to be well prepared.

[NewAshes 232]

Good luck too you!

[ladybug's journey 24]

Thanks ladies!

[lynndtt 21]

I feel the same way about this forum. I too was dead set on the band. I met with my surgeon and we didn't even discuss the sleeve then I started researching it and was sure this was the way to go. Especially after reading posts on this site. I have another appointment Tuesday to discuss the sleeve since I changed my mind. I am waiting on blood work and sleep study results. Since I have a BMI that's less than 40 my insurance requires two comorbities. I do have high blood pressure so we will see. I am hoping to be in your shoes soon and waiting on approval. The waiting is sooo hard! I wish you luck, let us know what you find out!

[ladybug's journey 24]

Good luck to you Lynn!! Keep as posted as well...hope all goes well for you!

[NotLookinBack 164]

Welcome.. I'm a newbie too.. Waiting on insurance to approve. Will find out next Friday hopefully.. I too was unsure if the sleeve was right for me but through all the research and great people on I think I have decided to go with the sleeve. Sending good June June your way and hope all goes well for you..

[bereal 2]

Welcome.. I'm a newbie too.. Waiting on insurance to approve. Will find out next Friday hopefully.. I too was unsure if the sleeve was right for me but through all the research and great people on I think I have decided to go with the sleeve. Sending good June June your way and hope all goes well for you..

[lanuzaanac 36]

Welcome. U get so much info. Its a great tool, there is a lot of people that is willing to help and i lov that

[dfeickert25 35]

Hey everyone I'm David and I am new to the site and I have my first constellation with my dr this Thursday and I have already done the psych portion and the nurt seminars and I'm ready for this journey

[lanuzaanac 36]

Hey everyone I'm David and I am new to the site and I have my first constellation with my dr this Thursday and I have already done the psych portion and the nurt seminars and I'm ready for this journey

Thats great. When is ur surgery

[dfeickert25 35]

Thats great. When is ur surgery

I'm not sure yet ill know better when I see the dr this week

[ladybug's journey 24]

Welcome David and good luck to you!! Keep us posted on how your appointment goes

[dfeickert25 35]

Thank you and I sure will