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I am at a BMI of 31.5 and making sure I don't go below before my surgery. If I go under 30.5 I know Alvarez would not have done it and Dr. Ponce won't either. I think the op needs to really make sure this is something she really needs. Like I said I have been planning and researching this for two years so I know I am ready in my mental and physical state. Good luck to all.

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I am pretty much the same stats as you. I am 5'3 and I weigh 178 pounds. I would like to get down to about 120-125. I have battled my weight my whole life and have done every diet under the moon including giving myself shots of Hcg. I will lose 10 pounds for a little while and gain it all back.

I am getting this surgery even with only little to lose because I have high cholesterol' date=' high blood pressure and signs of pre diabetes. The only time I have ever been a healthy weight it was because of other factors like Phen-Phen and when I got really sick and needed my gall bladder removed because it was mush and infected.

I think you should get the surgery if you want but get your ducks in a row beforehand so you are really mentally prepared. I have been researching and planning this for 2 years. I am ready little to lose or not.[/quote']

Just curious. I'm 5'3 also with a fairly small frame I think and I have 100 lbs on you, which such a low BMI were you offered the band as a first choice or anything? My surgeon is big on goal specific surgeries, that's why I ask :)

I know it's my bias, but for the OP I would seriously think of what can be done with your 30ish pounds that doesn't require surgical intervention. If you're thinking it's not practical or realistic, such a commitment is mostly likely not for you. At least not at this stage in your life.

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