Is this where I introduce myself?

[SugarBomb 16]

I'm sorry if I picked the wrong forum to introduce myself, but here I go.

I'm a 45-year-old woman on the road to to weight loss surgery (maybe). I'm interested in the gastric sleeve, but I haven't met with the surgeon yet. However, I've gone to a group meeting at the weight loss surgery center where I received a packet of all the stuff I need to do beforehand to get insurance approval. Basically, the surgeon doesn't want to see you until you're approved. I've done the 6 months medically supervised diet (which I didn't follow very well, I admit). All I have left is the required psych evaluation before I send all the paperwork off in hopes that insurance will give its approval.

At this point, I'm not sure if the surgeon will think I'm a good candidate for the gastric sleeve. I have a lot to lose and I'm not a spring chicken anymore. If he recommends the duodenal switch instead, I'm probably going to say no thank you. I seriously considered it before, but backed away because I thought it was too extreme.

I'm hoping I make the right decision, whatever it is. Reading about your experiences ought to help.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Welcome and good luck with your decision. There are wonderful people here and you can search any past topic or ask a question!

[ang6904 0]

Hi,

I just had mine 5days ago. And I guess I'm no spring chicken either as I'm 45 in 2weeks time! Lol

I am now feeling human again! Waiting for the magic to happen!

Good luck with your decision x

[SugarBomb 16]

Thank you. Enjoy the magic, heh.