Low BMI 31

[parent2 0]

I have been approved for Surgery I feel bad that I only have a low bmi and there are others out there that struggle with higher bmi BUT I have my own reasons and I beleive it is right for me...

Now that it is getting closer I am scared about all the strories I am reading etc.

I am under a good Doctor and Dietician and I will follow the right diet.

I am also worried about the scars as not alot of people know how obvious will it be and for how long??

Help me through my first few weeks.

[mst 1]

Congrats on your approval...i too have low bmi and I'm waiting for approval. Just curious what type of insurance you had and if you had any co-morbities.

[down in the dumps 5]

I have been approved for Surgery I feel bad that I only have a low bmi and there are others out there that struggle with higher bmi BUT I have my own reasons and I beleive it is right for me...

Now that it is getting closer I am scared about all the strories I am reading etc.

I am under a good Doctor and Dietician and I will follow the right diet.

I am also worried about the scars as not alot of people know how obvious will it be and for how long??

Help me through my first few weeks.

Stop feeling bad about your weight, or lack of it compared to others. You have your own reasons for getting the lapband as does everyone. I have BMI 35, I can;t wait to get mine in and start my new life. Granted i'm doing it privately. I've been over weight all my life and its getting worse each year. The constant yo,yo dieting is my normal everyday life, with 4 size clothes in my waredrobe. I am hopefully having mine the end of June and already I am having nightmares!!!! But I have to do something about my size before it escalates futher.

If you feel it will work for you then go for it. Don't feel guilty, its not an easy option.

Good luck

[Rachel412 116]

The scars are similar to scars you'd get with other laproscopic surgeries, so you could probably say "I had my gallbladder out" or appendix when questioned, and 99% of people wouldn't think twice.

What other questions do you have?

[mousek 4]

I have been approved for Surgery I feel bad that I only have a low bmi and there are others out there that struggle with higher bmi BUT I have my own reasons and I beleive it is right for me...

Now that it is getting closer I am scared about all the strories I am reading etc.

I am under a good Doctor and Dietician and I will follow the right diet.

I am also worried about the scars as not alot of people know how obvious will it be and for how long??

Help me through my first few weeks.

bmi of 31 is not low, maybe it seems low compared to 40 or 50, but 31 is not low

[crecia1975 4]

Be happy that you are taking control before your weight is horrible like mine was. I'm still overweight, but my BMI was 50 when I got my band.

Good Luck!!

[parent2 0]

Congrats on your approval...i too have low bmi and I'm waiting for approval. Just curious what type of insurance you had and if you had any co-morbities.

I am in australia so Health Insurance is different

[sandy1 1]

I had a BMI of 32. I also chose the band for my own reasons. They are good reasons and I have no regrets. I had 5 incisions. 3 are very small and not very noticable now at 3 and a 1/2 weeks out. The other two are a little bigger but they are getting better too. Good luck with your new friend the lap band!

[dancingqueene 182]

I have been approved for Surgery I feel bad that I only have a low bmi and there are others out there that struggle with higher bmi BUT I have my own reasons and I beleive it is right for me...

Now that it is getting closer I am scared about all the strories I am reading etc.

I am under a good Doctor and Dietician and I will follow the right diet.

I am also worried about the scars as not alot of people know how obvious will it be and for how long??

Help me through my first few weeks.

[dancingqueene 182]

I was so happy to see your post when I logged on this morning!! I too, have a lower BM I(33.3) but I feel very passionate about fighting for this surgery. I have been in the support group since Oct and fighting with insurance, etc ever since. I have gained almost 70 pounds over the past 6 years and it won't budge. I have recently been diagnosed w/ a blood clotting disorder which significantly increases by heart attack/stroke risk. But when paired w/ my weight gain I am even at greater risk!! So... I had the MD write another justification letter so now I am waiting again from insurance!! There are some amazing books out there they go through all the pros/cons, list hepful tips, websites, etc I have found it to be inspiration to attend the local support groups out hospital has. Its one of the best programs I have researched and I have done a A LOT!!!

I wish you all the very best...keep us all posted!!