Getting ready to start!

[courtcourt90 4]

Hello all,

I am getting ready to begin the process for getting the sleeve hopefully. I have my first appointment this week with my Medical Doctor and psychologist. I hope I can get approved for real. I haven't been to the doctor in years almost 10 so I am scared with what they may say and if that may have any complications.

I'm 480 6'6. I am pretty active. I just started back working out. Been playing basketball 2-3 times a week. Don't have as much energy as the competition lol.

Any tips on how I can be successful??

[GreenEyes604 753]

Welcome to the start of your journey to the Loser's Bench!

The very first thing that I would do is check with your insurance company to find out what, if any, pre-op requirements they have. Quite a few insurance company require some sort of weight history to prove that you have been obese for quite some time. If you haven't been to a doctor in over 10 years, that may be a challenge for you. All insurance companies don't require it, but knowing what they are going to ask for up front, will certainly save you a lot of headache and stress down the road.

This was a very long approval process for some of us, and knowing what you need before you get started will certainly help.

Best of luck to you on your journey!

[jane13 2,256]

best of luck and do check with insurance co.

[alwaysvegas 702]

Try to make as many healthy lifestyle changes pre-op as possible (reduce calories, stop carbonated drinks, cut carbs, eat lower fat, etc.). It will make your post-op life much easier.

Good luck!