New to this group, and enjoying reading about everyone's experiences. After a lifelong journey of gaining and losing, I've begun the process for gastric sleeve surgery. I have so many questions, and I'm having lots of trouble getting answers. I am insured through Aetna. I'd love to know what your experiences have been! My current BMI is almost 41. My insurance requires a 3-year weight history, and I don't know if I've had to have a BMI of 40+ during that time frame in order to be approved. For the last three years, my BMI has been between 35 and 40, and I have no comorbidities. Also, I completed the required blood work and it came back perfect; not a single thing was "flagged." I fear that I won't be considered fat enough or unhealthy enough. (as if!!) I'd love to know how the process went for you if you had a similar situation. Thanks in advance!

Im 24 yrs old

5'4

308 lbs ..my bmi is 54 n I have no co morbities. .im healthly but im border line diabetic. .people always tell ne I dobt need the surgery but im a perfect candidate. .im hoping to have my surgery next month

Im 24 yrs old

5'4

308 lbs ..my bmi is 54 n I have no co morbities. .im healthly but im border line diabetic. .people always tell ne I dobt need the surgery but im a perfect candidate. .im hoping to have my surgery next month

You know when the surgery is the right option for you other people can't determine that. I know that I resisted for a while thinking I can do it on my own but Once I decided to do the sleeve I feel more encouraged and knowing that it could be a great tool for weight loss and hearing all the success stories is a plus too. I am 30 ... 5'5"...290lbs and a BMI of 49...

I've been going back and forth for two years now with my decision. I've always allowed other people's opinions to sway my final decision. But, I grew tired of my doctors telling me to lose weight and paying so much money to WW only to give up after a 20lbs lost (twice). I'm currently 300lbs w/ no known health concerns, 5ft 7in, and BMI 47. I'll be 28 y/o in July!