Question About Qualifying

[Inrun8 0]

Hello I wanted to see what my chances are for qualifying. I am sure that this thread is covered if I search for it. But here goes.

Currently I am 35 years old male, 5'7" and weigh between 215 and 220. I yoyo up and down everytime I diet and excercise. I have Hypertension currently being controlled with medication. I have acid reflux, and I am almost positive I have some sort of sleep apnea.

Last year my Dr. Prescribed me Phentermine to lose weight and I did drop about 15 pounds, but also raised my BP too high so I stopped. I work for the railroad and I am on call 24/7 365. Never am I able to dedicate a set time to eat and sleep because it changes from day to day. And keeping any sort of regular schedule for excercise seems impossible when you work 60+ hours a week and never getting days off. You have no days off on the RR.

My current medication to lower my BP is a beta blocker which lowers my heart rate, and when I do go to the gym. It prevents me from reaching my target zone to burn calories. I'm in a losing battle... I am guessing my BMI is In the 34 range. I have heard with comorbidies that some are excepted with lower BMI's than others.

Any advice/experience you can share about qualifying would be greatly appreciated.

[mybella 35]

If your BMI Body Mass Index is between 35-40 and you have a underlining condition, like High blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea, you are qualified. I could not find a BMI calculator, but I believe your BMI is 36. Just your high blood pressure is enough with the weight. You can call your insurance company and see if they cover weight loss surgery. When I call my insuance company, they said if I qualify then they will cover it.

I started this journey asking my doctor for pills to assist in weight loss and my doctor said no way, that will create heart problems. So I asked for a referral for weight loss surgery and I got it that day. There are a lot of dr appts. to go through.

Good luck, I am on m 8th day of recovery still on liquids but I am not sorry at all.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Based on your height and using the weight of 215 your BMI is just under 34. Plenty of BMI calculators online just google it. Also, if you want to know how to calculate it manually this site has the formula

http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Your-Body-Mass-Index-%28BMI%29

Lapband requirements:

http://www.lapband.com/en/lapband_is_for_you/medical_considerations/

[Roxygirl 44]

It truly really depends on your insurance. My insurance wouldn't even consider it without a BMI of 40 or over or BMI 35-40 with a severe co morbidity. I also had to provide them with a 2 year weight history as well as a 6 month weight management program along with all the tests and other visits. I am finally getting banded Wednesday after 9 long months of trying to get qualified. If you click on my link my story is the only blog I have done so far. I wanted this so bad I was willing to do whatever it took and just never gave up on it. Good luck to you and please keep us posted!!!

[georgiagunnels 11]

i paid cash because it was more expensive to go through my insurance. sounds like you qualify though. find a seminar