So I just met my lap band surgeon... I usually meet with the physicians assistant bc I go on Saturdays... He goes "why are you here you're skinny!" Ugh no I'm not and now I'm nervous they won't approve it! It's like yea I may be skinny compared to your patients but I'm not skinny! By any stretch of the imagination! :-/ rough morning...

What is your BMI? Maybe he just wanted you to feel better? It is important in my opinion to have a good relationship with the surgeon. If your makes you uncomfortable, may try a different doctor in the practice? Just a thought! Good luck!

I wouldn't read anything negative into his comments. Regarding the surgery, that will depend on your BMI and whether your insurance covers you or not. Some insurances require a co-morbidity for BMI under 40. The only reason most doctors won't do surgery would be related to your cardio, upper GI or bloodwork results.

Don't sweat it, many Dr.'s and surgeons in particular have really off beat sense of humors.

You may appear skinny compared to the 40+ BMI patients these surgeons see every week. I wouldn't be concerned with getting approved since it's up to the insurance company if you qualify. The doctor doesn't make any money if he doesn't perform surgery.

I actually had a couple of comments like that from my lapband "team" of professionals... the psychologist told me that I should be prepared that the weight may come off more slowly for me as I am such a "small" woman!! LOL have not associated the word "small" with myself for a very long time... also one of the nurses said something similar... but at the same time, I am having health problems because I am carrying around a lot of extra weight!! and the rest of the world certainly doesn't think I'm small!! In any case, here I am and I got the surgery good luck to you

Good luck to you!!! We are all rooting for you! I wish my journey was a short as yours... your starting weight is my goal. How does that make you feel? Good, I would hope. God speed.

Thanks everyone... I'm 5'6 235lbs. BMI 37.5 with asthma, reflux, insomnia and possibly sleep apnea (sleep study this weekend)... I know he didn't mean it bad but my goal is 135 that's 100lb weight loss!!! I need this surgery to change my life!

Thanks everyone... I'm 5'6 235lbs. BMI 37.5 with asthma' date=' reflux, insomnia and possibly sleep apnea (sleep study this weekend)... I know he didn't mean it bad but my goal is 135 that's 100lb weight loss!!! I need this surgery to change my life![/quote']

I'm 5'6 and 230-- I got surgery approved they my insurance with a couple comorbidity and am scheduled for June 13. I want to lose 80-100 pounds. I hope it's a achievable without the 40+ bmi

You have the same stats as me that's awesome! What are your comorbitities?

I am 5'5" and was 235 at my last weigh in. I am type 2 diabetic and have high blood pressure, sleep apnea. I'm looking to have lap band surgery in September. Sadly no one has called me skinny and I wouldn't buy it if they did. I'm not able to wear my size 16s and don't have many 18s in the closet. I cannot wait to get started with the weight loss. I have first meeting with a personal trainer on monday. Just signed up at the gym too......

Same with pants for me too... 16s are tight and 18s are big... Or they just look awful - either way I hate wearing anything other than sweat pants lol

I have the exact same stats! 234 lb with a BMI of 37. I get banded on June 25. I haven't seen the surgeon yet. My consultation is June 17. I am counting the days!

You have the same stats as me that's awesome! What are your comorbitities?

I had hypertension, had labs drawn in jan that showed high triglycerides, and pcos. According to my insurance I only needed 1 comorbidity. But I had 3 off of their list. We should stay in touch:)

I wish I knew what comorbitities my insurance required

Didn't mean to send that so soon... Lol I would love to keep in touch... I feel like my surgery is so far Away but I like hearing how my band friends are doing!