Went to my reg. Dr. and was told i was not fat enough!!!

[Paulax 8]

I feel for you.

I was so afraid to talk to my middle aged female and yes, obese doctor about this procedure. She was AWSOME and gave me the referral I needed to start my journey. I am probably a BMI of 36 or so.

She retired, I am still waiting for my turn and today I met my new very young, female, adorable and yes, extremely skinny as a bean pole doctor.

She was very supportive of my upcoming surgery. I told her that my former doctor had recommended me and that if she didn't have any new or amazing advice that I was going to go ahead in 6 short weeks.

I was so impressed. I was so afraid. But really, WHY would you or I or anybody be afraid to take a positive step in losing weight. Judging by your height and weight, I'd say you were a very good candidate.

If this doc doesn't have any brilliant ideas, and I doubt he does. I'd chaulk it up to "doctors are just people too" and find a more forward thinking person that you can feel good talking to.

Good luck and keep us up on what you decide.

and a hug for support :hug:

[jojo41 0]

Well I am 5ft 7in and weigh 275lbs (125kg) and was told I was a perfect candidate for lapband surgery.

I would go see another doctor.