Scared bmi was to low

[dani.d 6]

Just went in 04-16-2016 and now since talking to friends they said my bmi was to low for the surgery.my bmi was 34

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[TJBintheOC 104]

Mine was 32. I was 200 at 5'6. I'm now 130. Go for it. ???????? Insurance did not cover my surgery. ????

Edited April 20, 2016 by TJBintheOC

[2goldengirl 2,076]

A BMI of 34 may be too low to have your surgery covered by insurance. Most insurers require a BMI of at least 35 with comorbidities, or 40 and above without them.

[dani.d 6]

I did it already.i paid cash for it.but i am only now telling friends and family after i had my surgery now they scared for me.

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[dani.d 6]

And exactly @@TJBintheOC i am also 5'6 210 pounds.

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[2goldengirl 2,076]

I'm confused. What are they worried about, exactly?

[dani.d 6]

My friends think i wasnt big enough for the surgery.they keep calling talking about im going to end up 98 pounds and stuff.but if im 210 im thinking and praying i end up between 130 and 145

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

it is up to you where you end up. there's nothing to worry about.

[dani.d 6]

I'm confused. What are they worried about, exactly?

My friends think i wasnt big enough for the surgery.they keep calling talking about im going to end up 98 pounds and stuff.but if im 210 im thinking and praying i end up between 130 and 145

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[2goldengirl 2,076]

Your friends are misinformed. Where your weight stabilizes is largely up to you. The sleeve only provides restriction on the volume of food you eat.

[dani.d 6]

Your friends are misinformed. Where your weight stabilizes is largely up to you. The sleeve only provides restriction on the volume of food you eat.

Thank you @@2goldengirl

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[mia150 43]

Mine was 32. I was 200 at 5'6. I'm now 130. Go for it. ???????? Insurance did not cover my surgery. ????

I am happy for you, my BMI was 32 as well when I took the surgery, I am 31/2 weeks po.

I decided to take the surgery because I felt if I didnt I will get bigger and bigger every year brcause of my stress eating problem and completely gave up diets of any kind

How long it took you to reach 130 and what was your plan??

Edited April 21, 2016 by mia150

[mia150 43]

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Sorry

Edited April 21, 2016 by mia150

[dani.d 6]

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Sorry

Hi sorry so late new to the site.but its done now thanks so much for the insite.i looking to be the same size as you.130 135 is not bad for a girl that 5'6.i just want to be at the bmi that i am suppose to be.congrads to you also and you new body.

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[165B445 188]

I did it already.i paid cash for it.but i am only now telling friends and family after i had my surgery now they scared for me.

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Are your friends & family in the bariactric health care field? I know we all on the forum have different reason for the decision to do surgery... I was 40, 66 inches, 200 lbs when I had my heart attack and open heart surgery 3 yrs ago... still gained more wt... I dare someone to try to scare me out of this surgery...

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