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[Marty1024]

Hello Everyone my name is Martha. I am a 43 year old mother of 3. 24, 20 and 10. Three months ago I started on my journey for Bariatric Surgery and consulted a doctor who said I would be the prefect candidate for the gastric sleeve. For the past year my health has deteriorated. I developed Adult Asthma, Serve Sleep Apnea, Chronic Bronchitis, gout and gastritis. Also at 43 I am going to menopause. I am pre-diabetic. And tired 24/7. I have been doing research and I am looking for to my life change. My youngest is 10 and I have to be around for her. I live in New York and I have fidelis. Is there anyone who has fidelis and had the surgery? I want to know how was the process with fidelis? And thank you all for welcoming me. P.S. I ask a lot of questions and am open to all suggestions.

[Luv49ers19]

Welcome Martha! I know for me it was the best decision ever. I will be 42 next month and I had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, asthma and chronic pain in the back, hips and knees. I still have asthma and the chronic pain but all are greatly reduced. No more blood pressure meds or cpap for me!
I know this surgery saved me. Of course I did what I needed to do to change before surgery.
I'm sorry I don't have that insurance.
Best of luck!

[Christie13]

Welcome Martha. I am turning 44 on the 16th and am 10 months post op tomorrow. Best decision I have ever made. I feel so healthy and fit. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Does your insurance require 6 months? Mine did.

[ghost_ryder]

Congrats on starting the journey to a healthier new for your kid, and you. The changes you will experience are going to be emotional and super in so many ways. Stay connected on your journey it will help you and others walking the same path.

[marion red]

hi, my name is marion. i am 66 and just 3months into the process required for the surgery. diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and anxiety have been hanging around for way to long...so now, i am ready to do something about to these conditions. my daughter had the surgery 4 yrs ago and did well. of course she is excited for me because she knows i will be happier and healthier. there is so much more to this journey that most people will ever know. they think it's the easy way out.....NO WAY! there is a lot of dedication an determination, along with the motivation that controls the outcome. hats off to all of you who have started your journey and are attempting to help us 'newbee's on our adventure. gonna keep reading and learn all that i can to make this cruise sail as smoothly as possible. thanks!!!

[GigiUSA]

Hello Everyone my name is Martha. I am a 43 year old mother of 3. 24, 20 and 10. Three months ago I started on my journey for Bariatric Surgery and consulted a doctor who said I would be the prefect candidate for the gastric sleeve. For the past year my health has deteriorated. I developed Adult Asthma, Serve Sleep Apnea, Chronic Bronchitis, gout and gastritis. Also at 43 I am going to menopause. I am pre-diabetic. And tired 24/7. I have been doing research and I am looking for to my life change. My youngest is 10 and I have to be around for her. I live in New York and I have fidelis. Is there anyone who has fidelis and had the surgery? I want to know how was the process with fidelis? And thank you all for welcoming me. P.S. I ask a lot of questions and am open to all suggestions.

Welcome to the site! You are in the right place for amazing support and a wealth of information and experience from countless others traveling along the same journey. Everyone here is fantastic!! As you move forward, be sure to post your experiences so you can help others too. Most importantly ~ here's wishing you MUCH SUCCESS (hugs)SURGERY DAY!!!! (Hugs) Wishing you a smooth... speedy recovery. Congrats, your new life starts TODAY!

[GigiUSA]

hi, my name is marion. i am 66 and just 3months into the process required for the surgery. diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and anxiety have been hanging around for way to long...so now, i am ready to do something about to these conditions. my daughter had the surgery 4 yrs ago and did well. of course she is excited for me because she knows i will be happier and healthier. there is so much more to this journey that most people will ever know. they think it's the easy way out.....NO WAY! there is a lot of dedication an determination, along with the motivation that controls the outcome. hats off to all of you who have started your journey and are attempting to help us 'newbee's on our adventure. gonna keep reading and learn all that i can to make this cruise sail as smoothly as possible. thanks!!!

Marion you will love this site. So much info!!! Congrats and welcome to you too!!!