Angel444 2 Posted June 16, 2014 I'm scheduled to have surgery 6/24. I have a BMI of 37 and I was wondering if anyone else had a similar starting point? I had a bunch of comorbidites so my insurance company approved with ease. I was wondering how much weight people with similar starting BMIs have lost. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susysleever 265 Posted June 16, 2014 Im preop. 35 bmi. Going to Mexico because I am too 'thin' for my insurance company. 1 BeagleLover reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted June 16, 2014 I was 39. Expect slower loss, in my opinion. 2 LindafromFlorida and kazzygal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottagonow 82 Posted June 16, 2014 I was barely 35 but I had extra issues and was approved. I definitely have observed that the weight loss may be a little slower too. 1 kazzygal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbills 13 Posted June 20, 2014 My Bmi was 31 and I got sleeves 7 days ago.. Cuz I couldn't lose the weight and If I wouldn't get this done knowing myself and my love for food... I'd become obese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susysleever 265 Posted June 20, 2014 My Bmi was 31 and I got sleeves 7 days ago.. Cuz I couldn't lose the weight and If I wouldn't get this done knowing myself and my love for food... I'd become obese May I ask, did your insurance pay with your bmi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbills 13 Posted June 20, 2014 No it was self pay I'm in Pakistan so no insurance covers this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busymomof3 181 Posted June 20, 2014 I was a bmi of 36 with co-morbidities. Insurance covered surgery with no problems. I don't feel that my weight loss was any slower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monte0828 46 Posted June 20, 2014 I was sleeved on 5-27 -14 lost 18 lbs do far now have stalled. That's ok! Will start exercising in one more week and we shall see then. Blood pressure is doing great already off one of the medications for that! 1 kazzygal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel444 2 Posted June 20, 2014 My surgery is on Tuesday. I've been on my pre-op diet since June 5th. I've already lost 17lb. I was starting at 240 I'm now 223 (I'm 5'7"). I'm excited to get this done so that my back and knees will stop hurting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel444 2 Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks for the replies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BabySheldon 158 Posted June 21, 2014 My BMI was 34....i had type 2 diabetes.... Shelby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BabySheldon 158 Posted June 21, 2014 My BMI was 34....i had type 2 diabetes....i weighed around 220 then...<br><br> Shelby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob2013 326 Posted June 21, 2014 I was just a little above 40 bmi pre op. 6 months later over 90lbs lost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazzygal 39 Posted June 21, 2014 I'm 11 weeks and 34 pounds down. I've had two frustrating stalls and gone up a few pounds then dropped them. I don't really exercise yet but I do increase Protein and Water as well as some calories when I stall which helps. I try and vary my calories a little so my body is not thinking it is always starving. It is slow progress but then I'm down in clothes and feeling great! Our journeys will all differ, don't panic or lose hope, just keep chugging along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites