Low BMI and still having VSG

[Aussiegirl_73 2]

I think it is extremely hypocritical with some of the comments on the forum. The struggle to lose weight or even stop gaining weight is the same whether you need to lose 30 pounds or 230 pounds. Perhaps the difference is that a person "ONLY" needing to lose 30 pounds does not give up excersizing, watching every morsel they consume and actively try to lose the weight every hour of the day they are awake. Rather than those who cant be bothered so dont do anything at all .

If at the time of the surgeon offering to do the operation, you were told that when you reached a 29 bmi you will have to have the band removed (or sleeve if it was possible), as you can do the rest on your own - just excersize and eat healthy, would you?

Would you say, yes, I have achieved a bmi of 29 so there is now no reason for me to have access to this tool - I think NOT

[Monasongbird_4 0]

I have a BMI of 36.67 and my insurance company has approved me for the VSG.

[Munro 9]

BMI is not the only factor for surgery. High blood pressure, sleep apnea , diabetes , all are issues that will qualify you a long with your BMI.. My BMI wasn't that high when my paperwork was sent to my insurance company but I had 2 other issues sleep apnea and high blood pressure. In fact my BMI dropped to 28 just before surgery, but that's because I went to a weight loss program and did the pre-op diet. Which my Dr was happy with as it prepared me for surgery and my new life.

Please don't try to put on weight to get your BMI up. Go back and consult with your doctor. This is still surgery and a life long commitment. Your Dr has a lot of influence with the ins., co.

Good Luck!