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My weight right now is 212 so anyone with a low bmi? How much weight should I anticipate on losing?

I dont go to the dr on the regular but the insurance calls for 3 year of being overweight. And in 2009- I was 180 at 5'1 and it climb steadily the next few years to my current weight 209 my dr said that he would write the letter and he needs photos so I havent always had a bmi of 40 but pretty close. I am finding my fattest photos. Has anyone had to do this? I hate insurance companies

Yes, same situation. I only needed two years. Did not go to doctor one year and I sent a pic thru email. No big deal! I still got approved! I love insurance LOL!!!

Congrats!!!

This weekend was B U S Y for us. We had lots of events and although it was jammed packed, it was a blast. So if you've read any of my forum posts you no doubt know that I have a very close friend who had RnY (3 years ago). This weekend I got to see her. She still looks awesome. I even noticed that some of her saggy skin reduced. Now she does go to the gym 6 days a week and doesn't cheat. Plus she is not an emotional eater. All in all she did her homework and really follows the plans set by her Nut and surgeon. It was great to see her. While we were at her house, I made the big announcement to everyone (RnY friend already knew) that I was having WLS. I told them I had decided on the sleeve. Everyone was very supportive...even my one friend who doesn't "believe in WLS". The icing on the cake was that another friend in our group of 4 said she too is having surgery. She was considering the band but hadn't done any research so she was not sure which surgery she'd have. We (RnY friend) and I did tell her that if she uses our surgeon, he won't recommend the band. She asked a lot of questions and we were honest but didn't try to convince her of anything other than the results. I was very happy to hear she is considering WLS. She too has struggled with being overweight her whole life. It was funny because we both tend to yo-yo together. We ride the highs and lows of weight together. When I looked at some of our old pics, yup, we were big at the same time and thinner at the same time. I guess we really are born 4 days apart...although she is older. I'm really happy to have someone else to go through this journey with me. I need all the support I can get.

Focused is an understatment! WOOT!!

This will be my first Thanksgiving. Currently, I would not even be able to finish what you ate above. But, I think it's because I might be a little too tight. Aything I eat or drink, gets very uncomfortable very quickly. I cant even drink as much as I should. I feel it right in my chest too. Have a Dr apt tomorrow afternoon, so we'll see. Anyway, I look forward to this Thanskgiving, to be with my entire family, and hopefully... just hopefully, someone will notice that I've lost about 36 pds. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

I just have to keep telling myself that people aren't as focused on me changing as much as I am. And that men are dumb. Happy Losing! http://helpwithweightloss.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/150800287492466748_uOvxWIIG_f.jpg

Hi there I am 5'1 at 209 and they need your BMI to be 40 to qualify for with no pre existing health conditions. So im right there on the line 39.5... so I wore weights. Hopefully it worked for me... All I have to do is get the letter and photos from my primary physician. And hopefully I am approved. This doesnt make any sense to have to jump through hoops. Now I am eating to keep gain the few pounds I've been wearing to visits. Rgggh Story of my life. I am ready to get Slim and Slim for life. My thighs can not take rubbing together another month... My coordinator said my surgery should be next month. If you guys know of anything please let me know. Miss V.