BMI and Lapband surgery

[j4roo 0]

Is there anybody out there had a lapband fitted with a BMI under 35? Mine is just over 30 and I feel a bit of a fraud when everybody out there seems to be struggling with bigger weight loss issues. I DO have health problems exacerbated by weight gain and my mind is made up and surgery booked for next month. Anybody else out there in a similar position?

[Mariasha 3]

There is a forum here specifically for low BMI bandsters. I would suggest you go through the posts there.

Low BMI Bandsters - LAP-BAND

[GardenGal 2]

I'm in that same category, sort of. I have a BMI of 35 and less than 100 lbs to lose. I am scheduled at this time and still having doubts.

[elcee 3,341]

Mine was 32.

[grumpys wife 1]

I'm with you sister, mine is around 32-33 and I have an appoinment with a surgeon on Dec 1st. I have high bp, high cholesterol. I don't care if you have 60 pounds or 160 pounds to lose, if you aren't happy and healthy then do something about it. When I went to my seminar I was the smallest one there but it didn't bother me because everyone has their own story so I try not to judge and hope people don't judge me. I say stop the madness now and get in shape. Good luck to you