Seriously? I have to gain 8 lbs to get a revision?

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Definitely round down the height. I was self pay when I did the band and would have made the insurance requirement but I thought I was a bit taller than i was! I still would have needed to gain a couple of pounds, but heck, I'm really really good at gaining weight

It is really stupid what they make you do. Especially as while I've been working toward my revision the doctor said that recent weight gain is bad because that fat nearly always goes right to the liver and makes this surgery more dangerous. So if you do gain it, try to lose it again!

[Olivereindeer 30]

Totally crazy! I hear what u are saying. I am waiting for my first surgeon apt and know that his criteria is for BMI to be above 35. I have been eating like crazy - it's kind of weird as I am almost having to force myself and it feels disgusting and unhealthy.

When I was initially refused by the first surgeon as my BMI was too low at 33 - even with 12 year history of failed band with complications and a previously much higher BMI - I asked should I just go and put on 10kg? Sadly the answer was yes.

My insurance will cover it, I have the gap $ and the time and motivation but no surgeon!