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Would love to see a section for people with low BMI that is having the surgery.

Thanks!

That's hard-- what's going to be the definition of Low BMI- normal, overweight-- where is the cut off. "Low BMI" is less than 18, For this forum it would have to be set midrange of the overweight category 28-30. Success is individual dependent. No one can predict percentage or success rates since its so Variable.

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I was going according to when my insurance would cover the surgery which is 35 with one comorbidities. I don't know of any insurance that would cover the surgery if your BMI was any lower. :)

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I thought a low BMI started around 30. I have talked to two doctors and both said I needed to have a BMI of at least 30 in order to have the sleeve. Now I realize in the "real" world this is not a low BMI but on this forum it would be. I guess we understand that a low BMI is the lowest BMI you could have in order to qualify for surgery.

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I thought a low BMI started around 30. I have talked to two doctors and both said I needed to have a BMI of at least 30 in order to have the sleeve. Now I realize in the "real" world this is not a low BMI but on this forum it would be. I guess we understand that a low BMI is the lowest BMI you could have in order to qualify for surgery.

I agree, that's so variable !! Self pays aren't subject to that. 30 seems reasonable

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OK Low BMIers...how do we start a thread that we can talk together or do we just send a message to all the members? Lisa got sleeved yesterday without any issues and feels fantastic! Yeah Lisa!!! Anyone else getting done this week? I get done on Saturday! Yikes!

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OK Low BMIers...how do we start a thread that we can talk together or do we just send a message to all the members? Lisa got sleeved yesterday without any issues and feels fantastic! Yeah Lisa!!! Anyone else getting done this week? I get done on Saturday! Yikes!

I am doing great. Have no problem with my swallow. I feel better walking and standing, sitting isn't so great. But you shd walk anyway. .lol. Then I lay down. Got a lot of Water in my first day..about 56 oz in and 50grams Protein.. Not too bad and I napped 1.5 hrs today was the day to leave the hospital so it's been busy.. Tomorrow I fly out. So I am taking my pain pill and hope to sleep good! My regiment is To take Zantac and pain pill / anti inflammatory (4xdaily)in the a.m. lunch. Antibiotic, Zantac at pm. Then night pain pill. Can't wait to get home ;)

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Hey everyone! Since the forum has changed its style, I have tried to post on the low BMIers page to no avail. Sorry about that. I am trying to get technical advice, but haven't heard back yet. As far as low BMIs go, my surgeon and my insurance require a 35 with comorbidities, although I know a lot of people find the Mexican surgeons to be a lot more liberal with their requirements.

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I can't seem to join the low Bmi support group :/

I am 5'6", currently 240, 38.7 BMI I called my PCP office and figured out I was 245 5 years ago. , so 39.5. My weight has been usually in the 230s during that span. I currently have high blood pressure and that began with my sons pregnancy 4 years ago. So I am not sure if my insurance will cover WLS for me.

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I was a self pay with dr Alvarez on 11/11. Doing really great..over the gas hurdle! Getting in my liquid and protein...he was fabulous!!!! His people are soo successful...cost. 8,700. Mexico! Will answer any questions if u have any!

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I can't seem to join the low Bmi support group :/

I am 5'6", currently 240, 38.7 BMI I called my PCP office and figured out I was 245 5 years ago. , so 39.5. My weight has been usually in the 230s during that span. I currently have high blood pressure and that began with my sons pregnancy 4 years ago. So I am not sure if my insurance will cover WLS for me.

Give it a try now please.

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Hey if u have low mi do u lose less hair? ? Lol. Pleaseeee

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Hey if u have low mi do u lose less hair? ? Lol. Pleaseeee

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I think the Hair loss is due to hormone changes in the body. 4 months after pregnancy, many women lose hair. (I know I did) SO I doubt BMI has any effect on it.

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