My Introduction

[dianna]

I am 59 years old. I have been interested in the gastric sleeve procedure for 5 years, but my insurance did not cover that procedure. It has recently added the procedure to its approved list. I have set up an appt with my internal medicine doctor on Monday. I have scheduled an appointment with a surgeon who does his surgeries at Baylor in Dallas for the 24th of this month. I have been disabled for 5 years and unable to work. I have Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension. I hope this procedure might extend my life. I am a little anxious as to whether I could survive the surgery, but will discuss it with my doctor on Monday.

[carol62]

Good Luck Hope all goes well

[Delores512]

Good Luck to you. I wish you the best and lots of positive thoughts are coming your way. Keep us posted.

[doublerro]

Glad it finally got approved i think it will extend your life, good luck!

[piper]

Dianna, Best of luck to you on your journey. The sleeve and the weight loss it provides can only make you healthier

[dale]

Dianna, I was 58, almost 59, when I had my sleeve surgery almost two years ago. I have lost about 120+ pounds since then, and it has improved my health so much. I was on 3 different oral medications for diabetes at the time, and now take none. It has improved my hypertension. I weighed about 50 pounds more than you do, so I know where you are coming from. With all your comorbidities, the sleeve surgery can do a lot to help you get healthier.

For people like you and me, it's all about our health. I see so many people on this forum who are all about the way they look, and they are getting a sleeve surgery, starting out at the weight I am now, after almost two years. But I just wanted to be healthier so I can play with my grandsons. It has literally been a life saver for me.

My weight loss has slowed down considerably, and I am living a normal life now. I probably eat more than I should, but I am on an exercise program, and I feel a million percent better than I did. Best of all, I can get down on the floor to play with the boys (and, even better, I can get back up again!!!). Even if I never drop another pound, this surgery has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and for my family, too!

Good luck to you as you begin this process. Here's to your health!!

[jennak89]

Diana, before surgery, you might want to have your "BUCKET" list of what you want to do after surgery. I know I completed a 1/2 marathon, this sounds hard and it is not. We just have to retrain our selves and good luck on the process. You are in good hands on this site.

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[Leanng]

I can't tell you all how much I enjoy reading your posts. It is so encouraging. I'm 58 and am scheduled for surgery in 3 days. I agree that it is all about being healthier for me. Right now I have problems walking. In the morning I have to think about what I have planned and decide if I can do all the required walking. Often when I get to the third item on my list I ask my husband if he would mind if I stayed in the car. I even plan around going places that have shopping carts because it is so much easier to walk when I have a cart.

Dianna - I know that we are both going to be feeling better soon!