Anyone Banded Bmi 30

[XOXOXO 18]

Hi. My GP has referred me for a band & my appointment is on the 23rd Feb. I have high BP & a back injury aggravated by my weight & I can only walk for exercise. I have no self control with food & am putting on 5kg a year. Have done ALL the pills & programs which work until I come off them - them bam - worse off.

My question is - is there anyone out there that has been in the same situation as me? Did the surgeon recommend the band? Were you rejected? What happened. I am hoping it will be all good. Any info helpful. Thanks.

[AprilS 0]

I just got my band Thursday. My bmi is 32 . I have heart disease high blood pressure sleep apnea

My cardiologist,primary care doc,and surgeon all thought i should get it. It was my idea to get it after watching a doc Oz on gastric banding for lower bmi.

[XOXOXO 18]

Wow AprilS. How are you feeling? Did it take you long to decide if banding was right for you? Heart disease would be a major spur on I am guessing. It's what I want to avoid. What was your first appointment like with yr surgeon? X

[#MagicWithinme 173]

I thought it depends on your co-morbidities you are having even if your BMI is low.

[elcee 3,341]

My BMI was almost 32. My PCP was against me being banded as he said it was too dangerous so I went to the surgeon without a referral.I am so glad I did. Now almost 3 years out , at goal and maintaining and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

[XOXOXO 18]

Thanks elcee. I really hoped I would find a few like me. Well done. I hope to be just like you. I have a referral I am just worried about the surgeon saying no. Will find out in 10 days I suppose. I would love to hear more of your journey.