I was just wondering how long it takes to get approved and actually get the surgery? I am meeting with my doctor on the 28th to start the process but I am still clueless on how long it takes and if I will even qualify. I've read some other peoples q&a's and I have some of the dame concerns with that I am not 100lbs over weight but I weigh 198 and I am only 5'0ft so would this meet qualifications??

Hi, it seems to be different for everyone. It has taken me 4 months to get everything done. I will find out if I'm approved within the next 2 weeks, and I'm hoping to have a surgery day in Feb. I started the process in Oct. Good Luck!!

You should do a BMI check.... do a google search for BMI Calculator. If you have sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc then your BMI only needs to be 35. If you dont have any of those complications, it needs to be 40.

I am 5 feet tall also and I know the BMI for 198 is like 38-39, just under the requirement if you have no problems at all. Gain 10 pounds before the consult and you'll be fine! LOL, okay not the best advice there but still, it would work.