LOW BMI (27), APPROVED, having second thoughts.. HELP

[Scottyd1264 73]

I had the lapband and lost 50 pounds, the band slipped and had to be removed. Now I have been approved for the sleeve be band failed. My BMI is LOW 27, my weight is 177...

How much weight can I except to lose? If I lose 50 pouth the sleeve, I'll be to skinny....

[RyansGirl89 67]

Wow I can't believe they approved that for such a low weight, the sleeve will help you stay at a low weight I guess but it is a major surgery!

[Scottyd1264 73]

It was only approved because the band had failed.....

[MIMISAN 404]

I agree that I am shocked that they would approve you for the surgery at that BMI and weight. I would not have the surgery for 40 pounds but that's just me.

[Recycled 2,182]

If the band was removed, you don't want to gain back all you've lost. The sleeve will certainly help you to maintain and control regain in the future.

I expect you will lose some after the surgery, but adjusting your routines to maintain a desirable weight should not be that difficult.

OK, time to throw in the disclaimer........"Of course, you need to discuss your concerns with your surgeon"

[Mandyctr 75]

If you do, don't expect huge, fast results like others get because you will have started on a completely different scale.

[conrad1 24]

I say go for it. especially if your insurance is paying for it.

[tracy amanda 8]

Where are you from ? I was told your bmi had to be over 36 with a medical condition or 37 with out. With the little you have to loss in surprised they are letting you hence why I asked where u are from . It's not easy and not sure I would do if if I started at you weight. But all that said each to there own. Good luck if you go ahead with it xx

[Bndtoslv 292]

I had the lapband and lost 50 pounds, the band slipped and had to be removed. Now I have been approved for the sleeve be band failed. My BMI is LOW 27, my weight is 177...

How much weight can I except to lose? If I lose 50 pouth the sleeve, I'll be to skinny....

How long ago was your band removed? I found it very hard to stop gaining weight after removal. I would go for it to help you maintain. You won't lose too much.

Where are you from ? I was told your bmi had to be over 36 with a medical condition or 37 with out. With the little you have to loss in surprised they are letting you hence why I asked where u are from . It's not easy and not sure I would do if if I started at you weight. But all that said each to there own. Good luck if you go ahead with it xx

It's a revision that is why it was approved.

[newmebithebypass 713]

Honestly I would say go for it but work really close with your whole team