New here and just started this process

[Qtpie28 51]

Hi all my name is Kayla I'm 27 years old 4ft 11in 360lbs needless to say I Need something to help kickstart my weight loss. I've been overweight my entire life. I initially looked into WLS earlier this year but wanted to give regular diet and exercise another go..... I worked for Wells Fargo and have been working out over my lunch hour for months - I have lost 15lbs...

After a very difficult workout I made the decision to get some help.. It was either surgery or an very possible early death.

I have united healthcare and from what I'm told will cover the vsg surgery with a few requirements

My BMI is 70.4 yikes and I have sleep apnea. I thought this process would be quick but I'm finding out it might be next year until I get surgery,. I'm super excited to begin my life...looking for some pals to share this with. Good luck to you all on each of your journeys

[Mike4132 256]

Good for you and welcome!

[MichelleTN 169]

I'm 5'6" & 370 so I know how you feel. My first appointment with my surgeon is the 24th. I'm excited & scared, I've been considering this for 2 yrs. Now I'm trying to decide on sleeve or bypass. I started out wanting the sleeve but now I'm going to talk it over with the Dr. & see what's best for me. Good luck with your journey, I wish I had done it when I was younger !

[swood015 75]

Next year is right around the corner! I started this in June and am scheduled for November and once the ball got rolling time has flew by. It'll be here before you know it.

[shellyd88 463]

Hello welcome Qtpie28 I started in August had my first appt in sept they ask u to get a lot of testing done and copy's of records from any drs u go to if u have sleep apnea in my program they require u to use Cpap and to prove u use it also u meet with a physical therapist nutrishionist a nurse get wieghed take a breath test get a edg test to look at your stomach before surgery and give u a diet to follow with a certain amount of wieght they want u to lose before surgery and excercises to do u must log all food and excercise so get ready for a little part time job cuz it sure feels like a job lol it's usually at least 3 to 6 months or more before u get surgery it's definately a journey good luck to u these forums are great forms of info and support

[Ethomas15 22]

@@Qtpie28 welcome Kayla! My name is Ericka! I'm 25 5'5" and weigh 311. I also have uhc and have started my journey recently. I am beginning my 6 month diet this month first nut appt on the 22nd....I will not be looking at surgery until next year either due to uhc requirements! I was originally wanting to get vsg but after talking with my surgeon I decided on gastric bypass. I felt like we were kindred spirits when I read ur post and wanted to reach out lol. If you want a journey buddy I am here since we are in a similar place! Good lick and congratulations on your decision to live a healthier life!

[Qtpie28 51]

Thank you all!! Love this place