Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

gastric sleeve advice please



Recommended Posts

Hi, I have a bmi of 32,off on holiday next week so it is bound to rise over the two weeks away, my question is this,is there any way I can get a sleeve with this bmi, Ive been offered the band but really don't want it as there seems so many complications and horror stories

Would it help my case if my mum and two sisters have developed type 2 diabetes and my dad has had to have a quadruple heart bypass?

Anyone had the sleeve in uk with lower bmi and who did you go with?

Any advice greatly welcomed x

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Is this on the NHS? If so, I've no idea as it seems to be a bit of a postcode lottery. My BMI was over 40 and I still didn't qualify in my area. Sorry I can't help.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Best thing to do is approach a couple of clinics and ask.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Most places will operate at a bmi of 40 with no comorbidities, or a bmi of 35 if you have them, so I think you find it difficult as for most places they will consider your bmi too low.

Sent from my SM-G900H using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi, I have a bmi of 32,off on holiday next week so it is bound to rise over the two weeks away, my question is this,is there any way I can get a sleeve with this bmi, Ive been offered the band but really don't want it as there seems so many complications and horror stories

Would it help my case if my mum and two sisters have developed type 2 diabetes and my dad has had to have a quadruple heart bypass?

Anyone had the sleeve in uk with lower bmi and who did you go with?

Any advice greatly welcomed x

I have a bmi of 34, but also have high blood pressure. So the HBP is the comorbidity that is qualifing me for the sleeve. Here in Mi. The bmi must be 35 with no comorbidities. I dont think you families situation will help.could you self pay? I would inquire with your insurance carrier. Good luck

Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My Dr will do them as long as you have more than 50lbs to lose irregardless of bmi.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dr Borland in New Iberia, LA

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry. Didn't realize was in UK group!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think if you are happy to pay you will find that in UK you will find a clinic that will do your sleeve

I had my op with BMI at Werndale hospital Carmarthen paid privately

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 2 replies
      1. AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

    • jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Having gall bladder surgery in a few days and I so hope the recovery is easier than the one from the modified DS! I could use a bit of luck/pep talk for a change. I'm starting to be able to walk around without experiencing dizziness, but it would be great if the random pain in my chest and abdomen would go away!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Dawn 1974

      4/4/2024 - new patient orientation. Wt 313
      4/5/2024 - got all my lab work done.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×