Hi Everyone, my name is Rosepetals and I too have made the decision more than once; in 2010 I decided to get the lapband (too afraid to have my organs cut) in all honesty I lost a good 60 lbs; but than I started experiencing issues with it and had to have it removed in 2012 with the hopes of having the sleeve done at the same time but the insurance co DENIED the revision surgery based on a clause that states Bariatric surgery is "ONE in lifetime". In 2013, i received info from my insurance co saying bariatric surgery was considered a pre-existing condition and the OBMACARE law says all pre-existing conditions are covered. SOOOO I ran back to my dr with that great news - went thru all of the pre-op stipulations (many hoops to jum[ thru) AGAIN; expected to have a March 2014 surgery date - only receive another DENIAL from the insurance company; filed the appeal paperwork to NO avail.
Now here i am 330 lbs later; made the decision to pay CASH (Mexico) - and looking forward to my 3-27-15 surgery date; and my new beginnings in 2015 ... here's to a lighter ME. I know that i am about to do one of the most loving and caring things i can for myself.

Has any had to travel with their C-Pap machine? if so, did you have to bring your own distilled water? if so, how did you get it on the plane?

i was told that i have to bring my own distilled water for my machine .... just curious, how am i going to do that.

Hi Rose,
Sorry it took so long to reply and accept your friend request. I am happy to become a friend for you. I live in Las Vegas, NV, I had my sleeve done in August 25, 2014. I have lost 72 lbs and my doctor is loving the results. His nurse say my weight is going very fast. I am more then happy with my sleeve, and I would do it over again if I had too.
Contact me anytime....

Now that I have placed the deposit to secure my upcoming sleeve date ... I am overly excited, anxious, and hyped. I have been reading as much as I can. Parts of me feels like "been here done that" because I was a lap band 'er 4 years ago. I have had to give myself a break and move past those feelings of defeat. I am telling myself that this process is NEW and I am entitled to feel my new feelings.

I look forward to becoming a healthier ME