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So...my BMI is 33, and my surgical clinic has not yet said "No". Gone to the Nutrition class and now getting clearance from my pcp. Have HBP and Hchol. Here is hoping they take me! 80-100 g of Protein is a struggle Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I was till the scales were in my favor for once. Dieting and exercise helped me lose enough weight to NOT qualify. A catch 22. TheStruggleIsReal

They called me today to tell me I did not qualify. BMI too low. I'll just keep trying to get healthy. God is still good!!! #Blessed TheStruggleIsReal

Approved! God is good! TheStruggleIsReal

So...tried every diet for the past 10 years. At my highest weight...212 at 5 ft 5 in. Have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Have my appointment Monday for ,psychological eval, nutritional assessment, psychological test, time with the doctor...!! Here is hoping it goes well..!! I might be right below the rqmt., but they have not yet said No. They know my height and weight...hooe I am not wasting my time, I really want to be healthy again, and have more energy. TheStruggleIsReal TheStruggleIsReal

Ate and drank to my hearts content ' did not gain anything. In fact I maintained. ***BUT....I was approved....! Next stop cardiologist to clear me then I schedule my surgery date! God is good!!! TheStruggleIsReal

Chiropractor says I have arthritis in my hips, as well as some osteoporosis and curvature of spine. I have that in writing TheStruggleIsReal Jane 13 - I love you!! TheStruggleIsReal

Mashed potatoes, oatmeal and Water this weekend. And...flats! I got this!!! TheStruggleIsReal

Have my appointment Monday for ,psychological eval, nutritional assessment, psychological test, time with the doctor...!! Here is hoping it goes well..!! TheStruggleIsReal

My insurance covers it. No worries. Excited about moving forward! TheStruggleIsReal

Surgeon called my ins. to see if they cover it. Ins said yes. I went to NOT already, and am being cleared for surgery by my pcp. Then I meet with surgeon TheStruggleIsReal NUT^ TheStruggleIsReal

You got this an and shug!!! TheStruggleIsReal

Keep getting fills till you hit your happy place. Might take awhike, but you have come so far! TheStruggleIsReal

Just worried my BMI will not be high enough. 33.3 with health issues TheStruggleIsReal

Oh no Shagurl! What seems to be the prob? TheStruggleIsReal

My BMI is a bit over yours, and had a little dose of realty: They typically require a BMI of ~40, but if you have other health concerns, might approve you because of those. Depends on many things. TheStruggleIsReal

Congrats! You got this! TheStruggleIsReal

So my BMI is low too. Really wish I could get the sleeve. TheStruggleIsReal

Sry for delay in response. Surgeons office said I was approved and only had to meet my deductible. Still waiting on my referral for bone density scan....like watching paint peel. I have resigned myself to defeat (thanks Debbie Downer) on the sleeve, maybe they will approve the band. Thoughts? TheStruggleIsReal

Great, I have not heard otherwise so I hope I'm a go TheStruggleIsReal

Yes. My BP and high cholesterol. My hope is that my numbers go down and I can come off the statins TheStruggleIsReal

Being 73 lbs over my ideal weight should qualify me right? BCBS has approved coverage with no restrictions, so I am now working on getting the bone density test completed. TheStruggleIsReal

I too want to prevent the inevitable! I am at 33 BMI and am working on getting the bone density test before I go back for next appointment. My insurance has approved me, but have not gotten approval from sugeon yet. Sure hope my BMI is such that they say "Yes". I certainly can't imagine the drive home (1.5hr) if they say my BMI is too low for the sleeve. Back to dieting (and failure) ? TheStruggleIsReal

Yes high cholesterol. Am taking in the required 89-100g of Protein - hope they don't tell me my BMI is too low. What are your thoughts? I am 73 lbs over my ideal weight. TheStruggleIsReal