Anyone under 180lbs and getting sleeves?

I have recently started to feel a bit guilty about getting sleeved for being overweight but not obese.

I have other medical issues that have helped me make the decison to get sleeved, but I am curious

to see if there is anyone else in the same boat.

Thats awesone!!

Ok so I saw this post and I feel better.. For those under 200 how did you qualify? What kind of medical reasons? If I'm 199/200 and only have swollen feet, getting tired, break outs , will it be enough? I believe I actually have low blood pressure?! So would that be consisted?

Ok so I saw this post and I feel better.. For those under 200 how did you qualify? What kind of medical reasons? If I'm 199/200 and only have swollen feet' date=' getting tired, break outs , will it be enough? I believe I actually have low blood pressure?! So would that be consisted?[/quote']

I'm self pay. My insurance won't consider covering surgery on anyone with a BMI of less than 40.

I was a 35 BMI with severe sleep apnea and high cholesterol as the qualifying co-morbidities. If I hadn't qualified via insurance I would have self paid. I have fought a losing weight batter since the early 80's and had actually given up on losing weight until I heard about the sleeve. I'm strictly following my plan and 20 pounds from goal. I couldn't be happier!

Where did you get your plan what is it? I want to be oreparwd

Prepared lol

I went through the Oband center and preop they gave me a six week plan which was in phases. Three days of clear liquids protein and fluid goals, examples of what to have and a sample diet. Then two weeks of full liquids, then two weeks of puréed, then two weeks of soft solids, then modified regular diet. My daily goals are 64+ ounces of fluid and 80 grams of protein. I track everything on Mynetdiary.com. That tracker tracks protein, fats, carbs, water, exercise and weight. :-)

(Swiped from another thread). Here is a sample plan published on line:

Hi everyone! For those of you (like me) who can't wait to get our own manuals/plans from our surgeons or for those who have gone to Mexico and/or otherwise feel they did not get enough information for aftercare' date=' I found an online PDF to a patient care manual from Peachtree Bariatrics here in GA. Several people on this board have used this doctor, Dr. Titus Duncan. Although I will certainly follow MY surgeon's plan, it is nice to see a complete example of what to expect. It has useful info for before and after surgery. It gives food plans for the different stages. It also lists different medications that are okay or not okay. It is in PDF form. Hope others find this as helpful as I do! http://www.peachtree...ient-Manual.pdf

For those who self pay? How much was the surgery? Do they have monthly payments you can make?

My surgery is $12,400 in Dallas. There are several medical loan companies you can work with

Hi everyone. I am 220 highest weight, 5'4". My husband is 6'1 and 300 lbs. We are taking this journey together. I am tired of dragging myself around, feeling so bad. I have HBP, pre-diabetic, and my husband is a type 2 diabetic 30 years. It is getting worse for him and very scary. We are finished with all classes and waiting for surgery date. Very nervous and excited. I was 175 lbs many years ago being 9 months pregnant, and felt like a whale. Now I can't seem to stop my weight climbing now that I just retired, and I want a LIFE! not a chair!

I'm self pay in Mexico they range from 5000-8000 u can't get approved without high BMI and additional health issues. I didn't even try.

U can use credit card or find a medical fiancé but some won't do it out of Mexico...

I am selfpay and saving up

Do it if you can and don't let anyone tell you not to. I weighed 176 and had it done. It was the best thing I could've ever done. No regrets. I was self pay and had it done in Mexico. I weigh 142 currently but am pretty much all muscle. I do the insanity workout and am probably in the best shape of my life. I wear a size 8, could wear a 6 at times. I love it.