Wow!  Good luck!  Keep us posted on how it all goes!

I head for mexico on monday to have a VSG, got tired of waiting for the insurance to get there poop in a group. and scheduled it. Wish me luck

Congrats on getting the WLS, its a big step and one that I dont regret, I hope your the same. Keep us updated on your journy.

Hey Everyone!

I'm new to the board.  Just wanted to drop in and say HI! 

I was thinking of getting the lap band, but after reading everyone's stories on here, I think I've changed my mind and will be doing the Sleeve.

I have gone in for my initial appointment, done all my labs, and am just trying to decide on what to do before I go in for my second appointment to schedule a date.

I have the federal Altius insurance, and they do cover the Sleeve surgery, but only if I have a co-morbid condition, as my BMI is only 35.  At this time, I don't have any co-morbidities.  I just had a sleep study done and that came back normal...  :(   I do get migraines at least 5 times a month, and went to a neurologist and he said he thinks it's due to the weight.  I also have lower back pain as well.  My Dr. is fine with doing the surgery without one of the main co-morbidities -  it's just getting the insurance to pay.  I may just go self pay so I can get it done and get on the road to happiness.  I need to lose about 90-100 lbs.

Your stories of success are very helpful and make me want to get started!!!

Thanks for the info.  I was wondering this as well.  I have the Altius Federal (high option) and was told that they won't cover the sleeve procedure.  I called Altius myself and gave them the surgery code and at first said it wasn't covered, but the lady dug a little deeper into my plan and said that it was covered, but that it had provisions (follow the Dr. assisted 6 month diet, lose 15% of your body weight, have all paperwork into them, etc.).  

So now I'm just waiting the results from my sleep study... this is the one time that I hope a test comes back positive!  LOL!