I need advice

[Tracy T 0]

Okay well I'm 17, and strongly considering getting the sleeve. I'm 5 6 and I weigh 230. What should I prepare for and what goes into being a good candidate for the surgery. I have kik and I'll give out my number, please message me I need some advice.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I would start by attending a seminar and doing a lot of research (read through all of these forums). Take lots of notes and ask lots of questions.

Best of luck.

[bikrchk 1,313]

Attend more than one seminar if there are multiple clinics\hospitals that do the procedure in your area. They should give you a list of questions on what to ask your insurance company, (at least mine did) so you can get all your documentation done up front and have the best chance of a first time approval.

If you're hoping to be covered, one question you need the answer to is, "What are the BMI and co-morbidity minimums for approval"? We're about the same height and starting weight. At 5'6" and 230, you're near the edge of qualifying for some insurance plans with a BMI of 37ish, maybe under if you don't already have health problems associated with the extra weight. I know for my insurance, you have to have a BMI of 35 or above WITH significant documented health problems and 40 if you're otherwise "healthy".

Lotsa homework to do for this. I sooo wish it was available when I was 17! Best of luck!