Hello all. I have an appointment with my family doctor this Monday, an I have an appt with the surgeon next Monday the 9th. I have some questions. My BMI is 36 and I have been reading that for this surgery if your BMI is between 35 & 40, you may qualify for surgery if you also have 2 problems, such as high blood pressure, which I do not have. The only problems are I have pain in my back and knees, will they consider this? I really want this surgery. Please inform me. Thanks. Tiff0815

Hi -

I had bad knees too and I didn't have high blood pressure but it does run in my family. What about your cholesterol level? Won't they consider that as a problem? I had that too. I just got banded on 3/12/07.

I hope you get approved by your insurance and you can start your new life. Keep us posted on your progress.

sleep apnea?....that's always a possibility.

I was just banded and have a BMI of 35. Although I did not have high blood pressure etc..every person in my family is 100+overweight and have all the weight related diseases. My dr said I was a canidate. Also before I went I had done some research in medical journals and lapbanding as low as 32 BMI has been very succseful and is done in many countires. You should have no problem if your dr has kept up on current studies.

Hello ladies,

I am new to all this. I have an appt on Monday to go have my physical,history, and lab work done. I am also going to see a nutritionist that day as well. I am excited about having this done but I am not going to lie, I am also very nervous and scared. Any suggestions??? Any things I should know that maybe gets overlooked???

Hello all. I am considering lap banding and attended a recent seminar at Duke. Now waiting to see my family Dr. for his opinion. My BMI is approx. 35-38. I have back and knee problems which I think are from my weight--250 @ 5'8"-- and sleep apnea. I've tried the diets- Atkins, Jenny,Nutria-system- which worked for a while but as soon as I slowed down thbe weight came back. I am tried of this roller coaster and the c-pap machine along with eating salad everyday. Almost all of the messages I've seen posted are about those trying to loose 100 or morre pounds. I would like to loose 50 to 60. I don't know if my Dr. is going to give me his blessing or not, he has told me in the past to just cut back on the food and exercise. If anyone has advice I welcome your comments

I had knee pain and sleep apnea, and a BMI of 39. I was qualified and had surgery on 2/14. My knees no longer hurt constantly

Thank you all !!!!:confused:

Hello all. I have an appointment with my family doctor this Monday, an I have an appt with the surgeon next Monday the 9th. I have some questions. My BMI is 36 and I have been reading that for this surgery if your BMI is between 35 & 40, you may qualify for surgery if you also have 2 problems, such as high blood pressure, which I do not have. The only problems are I have pain in my back and knees, will they consider this? I really want this surgery. Please inform me. Thanks. Tiff0815