JaxFab44 0 Posted December 26, 2007 I have a consultation this week to learn more about the surgery as well as see if my BMI qualifies me for this surgery. I would like to see if anyone has been about my weight and height and had the surgery?? I am tired of paying goofy places like this metabolic place I paid over $550 last month only to gain 6 pounds in a week!!! I was supposed to loose a minimum of 3. I need a sure thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mellis 0 Posted December 26, 2007 i'm 5'5"/225 and having my surgery on Friday(28th)I'm self-pay and going to Monterrey Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFab44 0 Posted December 26, 2007 Good luck on Friday. Are you self-pay because your insurance wouldn't cover it? Is that Mexico or New Mexico? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mellis 0 Posted December 26, 2007 The insurance I have won't cover it--but the good part of that is that I don't have to jump through all their hoops and get their "permission"! I'm going to Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey Mexico. With everything I've researched and studied, I am satisfied with my choice. In fact if you go to the the realize band web site-some of the patients on their are his patients! He is a proctor for J & J for the realize band Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonHoll1 0 Posted December 26, 2007 Hi! I am 5`3 and i started at 237. I am now 187. It is working great for me Jax. Good luck to you. Donna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFab44 0 Posted December 26, 2007 Wow @ Donna. that is really great. I have lost so much money on silly products and programs. Were you able to use insurance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frisky1 0 Posted December 26, 2007 I think Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado charges around $9000 for self-pay. You can check on the Colorado site or look him up if you'd rather not go to Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girlygirlz 0 Posted December 27, 2007 At five five and 210 your bmi is 35 (just high enough to qualify with co-morbidities). Whether you will qualify depends on your insurance but don't give up. I was 5 5 and 215 with a bmi of 35.6 but my primary doc worked hard to get me qualified by stating that I had acid reflux, slightly high cholesteral and borderline high blood pressure. He told me that I was in good health and he had to make me sound as unhealthy as possible (lol) I got approved so I think you should for sure look into it. Just don't lose any weight and fall under that 35 bmi number while you are exploring your options. Banded 12.17.07 by Dr. Sasse in Reno Nevada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowbird 2 Posted December 27, 2007 I had surgery October 10. I was 207 and 5'5". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonks 0 Posted December 27, 2007 I am 5'3' and 225 pounds. Right now I am 147 pounds and loving it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mellis 0 Posted December 27, 2007 How long did it take you to get to 147? My surgery is tomorrow!!! Mary:whoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonks 0 Posted December 27, 2007 Well, I'm a slow loser, so try not to use me as reference. It took me 1 year and only have 3 fills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mellis 0 Posted December 27, 2007 If you told me that 1 year from right now I would be in a NORMAL weight range....I'll use that example!! me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonks 0 Posted December 27, 2007 :eek: Good luck tomorrow, I hope you come back to tell us about you after the lapband. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ButlerBand 0 Posted December 28, 2007 I am 5'4 and weigh 208 I had a BMI 35 and I did not qualify but I paid cash so I had the surgery 10/24/2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites