Hey everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself. First, I would like to say thank you to everyone who is active daily on this site because you all give such great advice and are an inspiration! I attended the seminar in early April after my PCP brought up lapband around 1 year prior. Since then I decided that this is the best choice for me to take charge of my health. For knowledge and insight I have been reading the forums on here daily. I am (almost) 25 years old and in the process of doing my insurance required weigh-ins at my surgeon's office. I currently weigh 205 and am about 5'3.5. So I am considered a "low bmi" bander. I cannot lose weight during this 6 month required weigh-in phase so that is a little annoying...well I could lose weight but insurance would not cover the cost So for now I have been doing lifestyle changes to get me ready for surgery. I struggle with P.C.O.S. and that was a determining factor for me wanting to lose the weight and begin a new life (I cant wait to have babies!). My surgeon's office is thinking I will have surgery late Sept early Oct depending on how fast insurance approval happens and what not. I am excited to get this journey going and become a more healthy me! Anyways, enough with my long rant, thanks for reading!

Welcome! This site will help you along with your journey. Good luck to you

Hello and welcome!

Welcome! I was on the low end of the BMI scale as well.

Welcome to the forum. You have come to a great site.

We're here for you.

Lurker, huh???? Well you know what we think of lurkers? Love them!!!

Welcome! Good luck to you. This is a great place to hang out, get ideas, questions answered and support anytime!

Welcome FaithfulOne....this is a great site and quite supportive. You have made a great decision. Looking forward to hearing the great approval news!

Congratulations and welcome to our world! I wish you nothing but the best!

Thanks for the welcomes and warm wishes everyone!

Hi,

I was a low bmi bander, too. Actually, I had to gain weight to reach 36 (above 35), and I purposefully gained 10 pounds over last Xmas, which was not very difficult

During my pre-op screening they found out that I had sleep apnoe, this is how I could qualify for the surgery, otherwise insurance would not have not covered it. It is worth the wait!! Just be patient. You can start exercising, and adjusting to healthier eating, and counting calories et cetera. Good luck!

Wishing u all the best luck!!! I was just banded May 29th and its the best thing I ever did!!! Down 38 pounds , lower blood pressure , lower pulse rate, more energy , less pain / stress on my joints ( have RA). Not to mention feeling so much better about myself!!! Much happier. A happier me makes a much better mom , wife, employee, friend , coworker ....... The list goes on!!!

Goodluck !!!!