well how tall are you how much do you weight? How old are you? There are things to consider.

and the bottom line is this is your life, your choice. was it hard for you to lose the weight you have already lost. can you maintain the weightloss or will you gain it all back ... plus some?

what about other health issues.... do you have any?

I recently put a band in at a bmi of 35 and have not regretted it. I have lost weight before only to gain it back. my band will help me with the rollercoaster rides that that i know longer want to put myself through. I look for the band to help me stay on an even keel, not just to lose weight. I need the life long changes, not just another diet. you body, your life, your choice.

now my doctor is the opposite, my BMI is 35.7 and i cant loose any weight ive tried and he said maybe the band is not for u if u cant loose weight on your own, he said maybe the bypass is better!! that is so extreme to me.

I have set up an appointment with my PCP tomorrow to talk about the whole issue.

I totally agree with your doc! The band isnt for you. Im not at 30 BMI yet and Im wearing a size 10. Research what it means to eat clean and how body builders shred their fat before competitions. My surgeon's wife is a fitness competitor and he informed me about this. Learn how to eat - its A LOT of food- and your fat will melt off! YOU dont need this band. Unless someone is terribly overweight anyone can do this on their own. Oh, the things I wish I knew before I spent 15K !

the question is not merely is your BMI appropriate for the surgery, but will you keep off the weight that brought you down to 35?? If not, and the odds are you won't (sorry) then do it now from this level so that maintenance into the future will be so much easier.

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