My own experience

[2016NewMe 61]

Hello everyone I am 26 years old I started this Gastric Sleeve journey August 2015 I was denied due to my insurance policy having WLS exclusively not covered so my Plan B was self pay, which I Am now in the process of; I had my seminar October 13, 2015 & have my first appointment with the surgeon January 21, 2016 (Tomorrow) ???? I am so excited, nervous,anxious and etc... I gave it a year of research thought and etc .... About making this decision ... My current weight is 267 ????. I am from Brownsville Texas and will get sleeved in Harlingen Texas which is about 30 min from home so that's not so bad. I will keep coming back to this post and sharing my own experience and stats on this same post I would love to go back and see my own story or maybe inspire someone or compare experiences and learn from each other. I will keep y'all posted. Thanks ????

[MollyF22 62]

I haven't had surgery yet but will on Feb 12th. I'm sure you aren't going to regret your decision and it seems to make everyone so happy too. It's gonna be hard but it will be worth it. I've been doing this for 10 months now. My insurance required 9 months. It's been an anxious ride too. Good luck with everything!

I am also 26 and my weight is around 270

[2016NewMe 61]

That's great I started August 2015 but sadly was denied my insurance did cover WLS here in Texas so I am paying out of pocket ???? I am very excited and ready for change I can't wait to get it over with and just use this tool at its best! ???? keep me posted on your journey how exciting

[2016NewMe 61]

I got a date February 24,2016 ???????? .. Hoping for the best & I am putting my self in gods hands ???????? .

[liannatx 897]

Good luck! I was also self-pay. I went across the border to Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras. I am very happy I decided to do this, it is life changing. I look forward to you sharing your journey and progress.

I lived in Harlingen for 10 years. It is so pretty there in the valley, so green... I miss my palm trees, St Augustine, and beautiful yard lol. I now have West Texas bermuda grass and tumbleweeds : (

[2016NewMe 61]

Good luck! I was also self-pay. I went across the border to Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras. I am very happy I decided to do this, it is life changing. I look forward to you sharing your journey and progress.

I lived in Harlingen for 10 years. It is so pretty there in the valley, so green... I miss my palm trees, St Augustine, and beautiful yard lol. I now have West Texas bermuda grass and tumbleweeds : (

Thanks I sure will share and how long ago did you get sleeved how has it been for you?

[liannatx 897]

@@2016NewMe I was a revision from a Lapband. I had the Surgery last March. I have felt great and been very happy living with this. I have lost at a very slow rate, but am thrilled to be out of plus sizes and feeling and looking so good.

[2016NewMe 61]

Thats Amazing congratulations ????