Howdy, Friends:

I'm in the process of getting approved and I'm finding that I'm catching a lot of grief about not being "fat enough" to get weight loss surgery.

I'm 32 years old, 5'6'', 275 lbs, BMI of 44.4 with a sleep apnea diagnosis. I've told a handful of people of my intentions, and I'm finding that these folks are saying "why are you getting surgery? You're not that fat/unhealthy!" My first mental response is "well, you aren't that polite!" but I'd like to be armed with a little bit more data. What's the median BMI for gastric sleevers? Am I really not "fat enough", or can I throw a stat out there showing that I am indeed an ideal candidate for this surgery? Or should I just be telling folks to pound sand and move on?

Has anyone else dealt with this?

I honestly do not think i am required to prove a damn thing to anyone. I once had a co-worker (who conveniently was a stick) tell me that "she doesn't approve of these kind of procedures." Well that's nice, when you weigh 300 lbs and are on your feet all day, you'll get an opinion. Until then, bite me!

I may not be the size of a truck, but that doesn't mean I won't benefit. At 5'4" and 262 starting, I carry all my weight in my chest, upper arms and thighs. If i turned around too fast I'd sprain one of those things. To all those twits with inappropriate, unasked for opinions. Picture that and I bet that'll be that last question you ask me...lol.