I will be 57 this summer. I'm currently scheduled for the sleeve surgery on 5/31/16. I was always fairly slender until I had kids (3 kids are now grown). Also, after having my thyroid removed, a hysterectomy and quitting smoking, my weight has skyrocketed! My highest weight was 293! I almost fainted when I saw the scale (currently 278) ! I also suffer with joint pain, GERD, sleep apnea and hypertension. I got married 5 years ago and have gained almost 100 lbs since then!

I started my process a couple of weeks ago. I have insurance paying for almost everything so my part might be $450.00 at most. My procedure date is a made up date but I am hoping for December! !! One of the reasons I am having WLS is to live the rest of my life healthy. I am almost 150 lbs over my 22 year old weight. I am now 52 (when did THAT happen???) and I think I am now 5 foot 7. I was taller but I shrunk! I know I am lucky to have good insurance...I just wanted the sleeve