My BMI is 39-40 Im 5'2" I weigh 213-217

Im scheduled to have surgery in a couple of months. My question to all of you pre sleevers is this.....is this too low a BMI to do this? I wear 18-20 pants and a 2xl top. High bp, achy knees, achy ankles, and to go up a set of stairs leaves me breathing quite heavy. I just want some input. I desperately want the surgery.

I am 5'2" with a lower BMI (33). I wear a 16 pant and xl top.

I am scheduled for surgery on 9/10.

Why should you wait??

Hi! I am also 5'2 and I weigh 221. My BMI is 40 and am in the beginning phase of this surgery process...but this is a very common BMI that I have seen on this site and this is what my insurance requires with no comorbidities. This is NOT healthy (I am speeking for myself) and I want to be a much better role model for my 5 yr old daughter. I know I am making the right decision!!! Good luck!!!

I am 31 and have the same height & weight as you. Wear an 18/20 pant & 2x tops. I'm scheduled 9/4!!

Thank you so so very much for responding!!! :0)

I feel so much better about this. Thank you all!! And the very best of luck and success on your journey,each and everyone of you.

No, a low BMI doesn't mean you shouldn't do this. I went in have a BMI on the lower end of the spectrum after losing 50lbs on my own and when it came time to: do my post op diet, fly to Mexico, get in and out of the hospital bed, shower with a drain in, walk the gas off and recover, I was THRILLED to be a lower BMI. I think for me, my recovery was easier because I was smaller. If you want this -- do it!

You will not have any problems qualifying due to having a comorbidity of HBP. Do you have diabetes? that would definately help.

Sadly it's an exclusion on our insurance. I went to a seminar here in Mo. and that was the Dr. I wanted. The forms were filled out, turned in and denied by phone. Im scheduled for Nov 13 with Dr Ponce in Mexico as self pay. Im so excited I even have a count down on my phone so I can see it daily. I wish I wasn't going to have to wait so long but Im saving and will be ready on that date. Im 46 and my body screams much older and my mind thinks much younger Now to get the two to come together and enjoy life!

Sorry to hear you were not approved. But I have to say, I think you've chosen a great surgeon in Dr. Ponce de Leon.

I am same height, weight & BMI but I am 59 & feel the same as you do. I am scheduled for my surgery tomorrow!

With a BMI of 34 I had mine done in Mexico 10 days ago. Loving it !

Need-a-Sleeve I wish you the very best! Keep us posted when you feel up to it.

Thank you O.T.R.sleever I appreciate the kind words. Im really feeling good about Dr. Ponce and his team. I wish it were sooner but im looking at it as gaining much more knowledge about the after surgery. This site is just amazing! I thank you all!