I've made the decision that I want to be banded. I was concerned because I read where someone's insurance company denied her because her BMI was over 50. My BMI is well over 50. I'm 5'1" and 300lbs. According to the BMI calculator i'm at 57BMI. I wish self pay was an option but my credit is not good and I can't afford to go that route. Does anyone have any advice? I'm glad I found this website. I was starting to feel like I was on my own in this decision. After my sister's harsh reaction when I mentioned to her that I was considering this I decided to only tell my mom and a co-worker that I was seriously conisidering this. Unfortunately my family is 2,000 miles away. So I felt like I was lacking serious support. My co-worker has agreed to be my ride to and from the surgery. She still asked questions like have you tried hiring a trainer or she said Valerie Bertanelli lost a lot on Jenny Craig, have you tried that? It amazes me how even the closest people can be so judgemental. I've sruggled with my weight my whole life and I fell trapped by it but of course I can't expect them to understand. I'm young and I want to feel you. I also don't want to die. Well thanks for listening. Any advice you have to share would be great.
