Lap Band for people with BMI 30

[ussr28 1]

Hi Guys,

I have my surgery scheduled for the 14th Febuary and im having lots of last minute fears.

My BMI is only 30 which is low compared to most people getting the surgery. I have been reading a lot about success rates and have read that people with BMI 30 and under do not have the sucess that larger patients do. has anyone had the surgery with BMI 30 or under? is it worth it fore me? I have struggled with my weight all my life and im really counting on this surgery to change things around.

[lisacaron 5,075]

So Usrr I am just curious...are you self pay or insurance covered for surgery?

[ussr28 1]

i am self paid, doing it in mexico (no dr in BC Canada would do it unless over 35)

i am paying $5000 for surgery out of pocket about $6500 with cost of flights acc etc

[2muchfun 8,928]

If you're only 30 BMI your weight loss will not be as dramatic as someone who is 50 BMI or even 40 BMI. But, even if you can use the band(tool) to get down to 25 or less, it may be worth it. Just be aware that you're not going to have the support of a local surgeon unless you've found some one who is willing to assume the liability of a Mexican surgeon?

Support in the form of a local doctor is easily worth 50% or more of the journey. Who will be filling you?

[ussr28 1]

i have no choice but to use a mexican surgeon because no local DR would do it,

I will have the fil done by Dr Ric Arseneau, in Vancouver.

BMI of 25 would be great! I am not expecting anymore than that.

[dsimms 5]

If you always struggled with your weight the band should be a great help. When you are/at s good fill it is pretty simple to maintain your weight.

Good luck!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I would say its doable but you will probably lose weight slower then someone that is larger. Not impossible but you may just need more patience then us.