BMI 50 or higher

[Beba 0]

Today I had my comprehensive health evaluation and i was cleared... but I felt that they kept traying to change my mind to do the bypass surgery :thumbup: and one of the nurses said that my Doc. only likes to do LAP-BAND® on patients with a 50 or less bmi...and Im on the 50 +.... do any of you had the LAP-BAND® surgery and was in the 50's or higher? Im a little frustrated...:thumbup:

Thanks:smile2:

[Diamondgirl81 0]

Hi,

I had a BMI of 56.6 when I went in for surgery, now I'm at 47.1. Though my surgeon did say that I was a better candidate for the gastric sleeve, he did not discourage me from getting the band. He just told me that I have to work harder :0 No pain, no gain!!

Best of luck to you!

Lauren

[Beba 0]

thanks, that's good to hear :thumbup:

[tiffanyannette 0]

Beba, at my surgery consult on 12/09 my bmi was 61. My surgeon does all of the bariatric surgeries, but I had already knew that lapband was for me. He made sure I knew my stuff and also asked exactly why I wanted that particular surgery. I had already made lifestyle changes so he was confident that I made a good informed decision and was a good candidate. Weight was never an issue...I was actually worried that he wouldn't do the surgery due to my size, but he quickly told me with a giggle that I was NOT the heaviest he had ever banded. I had surgery on 3/2 and I am doing well and down 37 lbs. So all in all if you have educated yourself and know that lapband (and all the hard work/maintenance afterward) is for you then stick to your guns. Because this is a long term commitment be sure that you're comfortable with the surgeon and his office staff. No one says you can't research others before making a decision.

[thebandedgirl 0]

I had a BMI of 51.2 when I started my pre-op diet. I know of people who have had much higher BMIs when they were banded.

If you don't want to have a bypass and you know that the band is right for you, don't let your doctor talk you into the RNY. Just make sure you know what you're getting in to :thumbup:

[NurseShay 24]

I was banded today! And I had a BMI of 55 when I started my consult a BMI of 53 when I started pre op and up until today I've lost about 20lbs (not sure what BMI that gives me no less than 51 though. I was banded this morning & my only complication was my nausea to the anesthesia. Not even 24hrs later I feel much better! And I think like everyone said you know yourself and what your true needs are. If you know you're commited to the lifestyle changes the band requires go for it! Its a lot easier to revise from the band than it is to go from the other WLSs to the band. Most doctors like many ppl look at ppl with higher BMIs as those who have extremely bad habits & lack of self control/comittment to make the band work so ofcourse they'll recommend faster somewhat easier options but you shouldn't let that opinion sway you. As long as ur healthy enough to go be approved for surgery get what you really want & are comfortable with!

[atgoalgal 0]

Today I had my comprehensive health evaluation and i was cleared... but I felt that they kept traying to change my mind to do the bypass surgery :thumbup: and one of the nurses said that my Doc. only likes to do LAP-BAND®® on patients with a 50 or less bmi...and Im on the 50 +.... do any of you had the LAP-BAND®® surgery and was in the 50's or higher? Im a little frustrated...:thumbup:

Thanks:smile2:

My mentor who is in her 6th year and maintaining a 250 lb weigth loss was a high BMI patient. There are pros and cons, and it;s important to be well educated. She's active here on LBT. You can learn a lot by checking our her blog atSandi's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story.

[sil 0]

my bmi was 57.4. the lady in my doctor office had the bypass.she call my house an tried to push it off on me.i was so disapointed.she had the bypass surgery herself.they will try hard to push it off on patients.i lost 40lbs on my on before surgery.she had the nerve to say i don,t qualify for lapband.i told her thats what i sign up for.i had to call the office back another lady told me it was my choice.three of the ladies work in the office.so i know which one call.

[sandi2004 2]

my bmi was 57.4. the lady in my doctor office had the bypass.she call my house an tried to push it off on me.i was so disapointed.she had the bypass surgery herself.they will try hard to push it off on patients.i lost 40lbs on my on before surgery.she had the nerve to say i don,t qualify for LAP-BAND®.i told her thats what i sign up for.i had to call the office back another lady told me it was my choice.three of the ladies work in the office.so i know which one call.

Hi:

My BMI was over 68 when I went in and consulted with the doctor for the first time. He thought that a gastric bypass might be the better choice for me, but he supported my decision to have the lap band, and now that I have lost 250 lbs and am maintaining that loss for 4 years he has done many more bands on patients with high BMI's and he is secure in the fact that if we choose to make lifestyle changes we can get our weight loss with the band. Check out my journey at Sandi's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story and see what it was like.

[Beba 0]

thank you ladies:thumbup:

[Manda87 3]

My BMI was 52, and my doctor was very happy that I decided to do the Lap Band. So, it can be done with those who have a high BMI.

[MsB0808 0]

I looked at your results....AWESOME!!! Congratulations to you. :thumbup:

[shadst8 8]

When I had my first consult, I was over a 60% BMI. My doctor hinted at gastric as well because they assume like another poster said that people that size do not have the discipline or willpower, however did not say he would not do the surgery. I proved him wrong because by the time my surgery came I was under 60% and had lost 50lbs. I am more motivated than ever before now that I know I can keep it off. You can do this!!!

Edited April 16, 2010 by shadst8