BMI 39 250 pounds 5 ft 7

[Marylauren34 3]

I am nervous about getting the gastric sleeve done. I put it off last year but I want to go through with it now. I hope to lose at least 100 pounds putting me at about 150 pounds. I hope my insurance will cover it. My dad is not supportive but my boyfriend is.

[Marylauren34 3]

Bathing suit

I would like to feel comfortable in a bathing suit or two piece bikini for once in my life

[laceemouse 631]

Most insurance will only pay if BMI is 40, under that you need to have other health issues. Do you have any? I am your same weight but one inch shorter, awaiting insurance approval but my surgeon thinks it won't be a problem. I will never wear a bikini again, I had four huge babies. Also keep in mind, most of us will have loose skin after weight loss. Your height should help some though. Good luck!!

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[Marylauren34 3]

Thanks for your reply. I have been watching YouTube videos of pre op and post op gastric sleeve. I have depression with my weight. I feel once I have the gastric sleeve and lose the weight my confidence will soar and the depression will go away. I am worried about the pain after surgery and only being able to sip Water. Also I have an 8 year old son and I'm worried he will jump on my stomach after surgery. He is very touchy feely.

[betts64 5]

Luckily insurance pd..the surgery 28th. Iam ready to move forward. May need to be cut open. Anyone have this instead of scope?

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Anyone from Wis in the forum?

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[Marylauren34 3]

That's great. Good luck! I wonder why they have to cut open instead of scope.

[betts64 5]

Cutting open cause i have alot of scar tissue from spleen & gall surgery plus another previous surgery.

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