Looking to hear from anyone who had the sleeve with a BMI of 30 or less

[Scottyd1264 73]

If you a revision and your BMI was 30 or less, let me know

[sa11yb 7]

Me. My BMI was right at 30 when I had the sleeve. I had my band removed in 2013 due to complications and it took me 2 years to get insurance to cover the sleeve.

[Scottyd1264 73]

Did you keep the weight off after the band was removed? was your BMI 30 at the time you had the sleeve? i can not believe the insurance approved it 2 yrs latter, thats great!!!

[sa11yb 7]

I gained a lot of weight after the band was removed. I still continued with the nutritionist at the surgeons office. I did the diet pill route for a while, lost a few lbs but was never able to lose like with the band. Finally after my last weight gain when my BMI got up to 30, my surgeon resubmitted, and with a peer review was able to get approval. I had over 40 visits to the nutritionist with records of weight gain and loss etc.

[24601 210]

I didn't have a revision, but I had the sleeve done with a bmi of 29. Best thing I have ever done for myself! I am 13 lbs from my goal weight.