I got my wish

Hello! I am having surgery on April 27 and today I just found out I am having the VSG. This whole time I thought my insurance wouldn't cover the sleeve and here all along I was covered for the sleeve not the rny. I just cant believe it I am so happy right now. The sleeve was my first choice and I was devastated when I thought they said my ins. wouldn't cover it.. But now I'm on cloud nine.. Any suggestions or helpful hints would be appreciated.

CONGRATS!!! And I too am sooo happy that your insurance came through for you.

The 27th is just around the corner~

Best to you..keep us informed to your process the rest of this month and after ok hon?

Warmly, Jan

 Congratulations! 

I had a lot of those same feelings being unsure if I would be covered.... when I got that "YOU'RE APPROVED!" phone call I thought I was going to pee I was so excited! LOL

As far as helpful hints... 

* Old Navy tank tops were my friend. I didn't want to wear bras at all after surgery. 
* Don't buy too much stuff pre-op, you never know what you will like after
* That being said, I (along with many others) swear by Costco Premier Protein Chocolate Shakes. They are pre-made, easy to drink (not gritty or weird tasting) 
* Walk as much as you can... I did laps around my block :-) 

Good luck, I am looking forward to seeing you around the boards ;-) 

I can relate to how good you must be feeling. I too thought I would only be covered for RNY and I was confirmed for VSG which was the surgery I really wanted.

April 27th is coming up soon (I'm April 12th).

Good luck with everything.

Congrat! I get sleeved next Tuesday!.

I fear that my : is swollen,
So my surgeon's cajolin', extollin'
A procedure to cut
Away half of my gut,
Which would leave but a mere ;.

congrats!  i wanted my sleeve bad enough i paid out of pocket.... 

all i can say is be prepared to totally change your relationship with food....  you can still eat most everything you can now, but in very small quantities...  i have found that there are some things i need to steer clear of because it's just too tempting to eat too much (pizza, for example.. it's my kryptonite!)

you're in for the ride of your life - read, learn, relax, and take it a day at a time.....  and yes, about 3 weeks out you will hit a stall....  don't panic, just ride it out, it will pass!!!


jeris

please practice take little sips you hear it a thousand times but honestly it does take practice.

Congrats!!!!

Thank you all for responding. I will keep you all updated on the rest of my journey and the begining of my new life.