Hello all. I have an appointment with my family doctor this Monday, an I have an appt with the surgeon next Monday the 9th. I have some questions. My BMI is 36 and I have been reading that for this surgery if your BMI is between 35 & 40, you may qualify for surgery if you also have 2 problems, such as high blood pressure, which I do not have. The only problems are I have pain in my back and knees, will they consider this? I really want this surgery. Please inform me. Thanks. Tiff0815