Hello! I'm so excited that I'm going to be getting the VSG surgery soon. I'm waiting now for Medicare approval. I had wished to have the duodenal switch but couldn't find a surgeon in Washington that would take Medicare and I don't really have the funds or help to travel to CA to have Dr. Keshishian do the surgery. Anyway, Dr. Mattar at Swedish Weight Loss in Seattle believes I will be able to lose most of my excess weight and that I will be much healthier. I have AFib, congestive heart failure, sleep apnea and mod to severe arthritis, so I am really looking forward to a new life after this surgery. I look forward communication with this group of wonderful people who've experienced these surgeries!