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Hi, I've been lurking awhile, and wanted to reach out. I just found out by letter today that my surgeon thinks the advantages of surgery are outweighed by the risks. I'm 27, BMI 33, during the initial consultation my surgeon (Dr Fris in Auckland) felt that it would be a good idea to go ahead and get the blood tests, pysch & dietician consult etc. and everything was very positive. However after the group meeting about my case, they felt that at this stage they wouldn't want to go ahead with surgery. I have a history of being overweight, tried numerous methods of losing weight, I can lose some but it always comes back with more. They want me to continue seeing the dietician etc so they can help, but I'm very upset that they don't think I should get the surgery. I don't know if I should go ahead and find a second opinion. Has anyone else in NZ had a similar experience? Thanks for reading, feeling a little better sharing this with someone. :-)

Thanks AAAJJJ and PaleoKris for your replies. I am just frustrated I suppose because I've tried so many things and I can lose 10 kg or so, but it always comes back on + a little bit extra. I feel that on average I put on 5kg every year that I cannot shake afterward, so I wanted the surgery as a preventative measure more than anything, but I guess time will tell I suppose. It's been so interesting to read all your updates & stories, I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Hi amourette, Thanks for the reply, I would be happy to self pay also, but it was the surgeon's team who said no, however they are still willing to help me with dietician visits etc. Would you suggest I visit someone else to get a second opinion?

Hi, Just wanted to introduce myself in this thread, I'm 27 and have a long history of weight problems, I currently have a bmi of 33. I have just been turned down for surgery because I'm pretty healthy other than the weight issue, and my bmi sits in a grey area. Did anyone else go through something similar? What would you recommend I do next? Thanks Sara