Any Oct 6 Sleevers out there?

[abs0253 193]

We just pulled that game out of our back sides !!

[MOMMAMIN1 80]

Actually Saturday...but all the same! Have a great week

[retrieverguy 411]

Momma you look amazing!

[MOMMAMIN1 80]

Thank you! Daily work in progress!

[abs0253 193]

It's hard to believe it has almost been 3 weeks. .I'm so glad I did this

[MarciaN 391]

Happy to report that while my "heart beats to a different drummer" it is my drummer and things are perfectly fine with my heart. Cardiologist immediately contacted my surgeon and told them I was low risk and could have the surgery. They immediately called and set me up for November 24th (yes...right before Thanksgiving). I immediately called back and told them that I think I want to cancel the surgery (permanently). They told me to think about it and call them back tomorrow.

I just think I've been doing so well without the surgery and hesitate to have all the "slight inconveniences" that seem to come with the surgery. (constipation, getting in enough fluids, etc.) After 7 more pounds I will be below 40 BMI. Since losing the weight I no longer need BP meds so I don't have any co-morbidities. I did post something on the general website but wanted to have all of your opinions.

[retrieverguy 411]

I'm at work but will get back to you tonight. So glad your ok

[hollybower 122]

I say you do it!!

[retrieverguy 411]

Dearest Marcia, we are just into our fourth week post op and as with surgery there are some hurdles to jump. I am feeling better than I have in a long time. I have some Constipation but that comes with any surgery. I would never go back and not get sleeved. I am doing this because of heart disease. I am going to be thinner and healthier. My sleeve is my tool to help me get there. You have to make up your own mind.

[chrys129 208]

Happy to report that while my "heart beats to a different drummer" it is my drummer and things are perfectly fine with my heart. Cardiologist immediately contacted my surgeon and told them I was low risk and could have the surgery. They immediately called and set me up for November 24th (yes...right before Thanksgiving). I immediately called back and told them that I think I want to cancel the surgery (permanently). They told me to think about it and call them back tomorrow.

I just think I've been doing so well without the surgery and hesitate to have all the "slight inconveniences" that seem to come with the surgery. (constipation, getting in enough fluids, etc.) After 7 more pounds I will be below 40 BMI. Since losing the weight I no longer need BP meds so I don't have any co-morbidities. I did post something on the general website but wanted to have all of your opinions.

I think you really need to soul search and ask yourself not just if you CAN do it without surgery, but if you can then MAINTAIN a healthy weight on your own too. That was the clincher for me. I know I am unlikely to maintain it without this tool. I've lost 93 lbs "on my own" in the past , felt awesome and looked great, and then stress (nasty divorce with three young kids and emotional eating) and I rebounded...and over the course of a couple years I put it ALL back on, plus a few pounds.

That's just me though. You may feel totally different about your own journey and that's what you need to examine. We can't do it for you, but we can share our insights.

I was also type 2 diabetic (I say was because I'm practically off all meds already ) so that was a major reason for surgical intervention.

If you feel confident that you can do this without surgery, that is your call. You know yourself better than anyone here. If you still need and want the tool to help you, THEN GO FOR IT. Journal it out. Go old school with a list of pros and cons. Pray on it, if you're religious at all. You'll find the answer is clearer than you realized.

If you're concerned about insurance covering the procedure if you fall below 40 bmi ask your doctor and see if they have a strategy for you. I'm sure you aren't the first patient with that issue. Hopefully they can help advise you or work with insurance on your behalf.

We're all here to support you no matter which road you choose. I'm just so glad to hear you got clean bill of heart health! What a relief that must be.

Sorry this was so long. Let us know and keep in touch whatever your choice. Rooting for you!

[retrieverguy 411]

They will approve down to 35 BMI

[abs0253 193]

Dearest Marcia, we are just into our fourth week post op and as with surgery there are some hurdles to jump. I am feeling better than I have in a long time. I have some Constipation but that comes with any surgery. I would never go back and not get sleeved. I am doing this because of heart disease. I am going to be thinner and healthier. My sleeve is my tool to help me get there. You have to make up your own mind.

I agree Marcia . .I will be 21 days post op tomorrow. .I feel better than I have felt in years. .I would absolutely do my sleeve again. .I had high blood pressure, pre diabetic , anxiety all of those are gone. I want to enjoy my kids and grandkids. . Praying for you

[chrys129 208]

I think her concern was that her comorbidities would no longer apply so she'd have to be over 40 without needing the BP meds or another comorbity to allow her that cushion down to 35. If I understood her corrctly, of course. I don't want to speak for her.

But Marcia, I was thinking - maybe they count the bmi and comorbities that you presented with at the start, before the supervised diet? That might be worth checking into.

[abs0253 193]

They will approve down to 35 BMI

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[RDub 57]

My thoughts.....you've come this far and completed all the required pre-op stuff and have insurance approval. If you don't do it now, and then in a year or 2 decide you want to go through with it, will you have to start all over with the monitored diet, testing, insurance approval all over again?