So my insurance wants me either heavier (BMI 40) or to have very SPECIFIC comorbidities (which I don't have). My BMI is 38.8 but I don't have diabetes or heart disease. My best bet is to pay cash - $13,100. Yeah, I don't just have that kind of cash available.

I'm so disappointed. I started to really wrap my mind around the changes you have to make beforehand, the changes afterward, and now I feel so let down. Stupid insurance. Don't they realize I'm gonna cost them more in the long run if I stay this big or get bigger!!!?

Anyway... I wish everyone else the absolute best. Maybe I'll continue to watch everyone so I can send positive thoughts your way.

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How many pounds would it be to gwt to 40bmi?

I would have food funeral now and then I'd wear the heaviest clothes with rolls of quarters stuffed in my bra and pockets.

Nope, not kidding.

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Duh wear ankle weights-- Try again. LOL!

I vote for ankle weights, a heavy lunch right before your appointment and bend your knees ever so slightly to make yourself a bit shorter.

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I agree with the above^^

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It's bad to say this but I would eat my way to a BMI of 40, you're so close

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Slouch when they measure your height.

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No, you're all right... why didn't I do the math to begin with??? I weighed 229 today at the consult; I'd only have to weigh 236 to have a BMI of 40. That's one day! Ugh!

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I even sent my PCP a text to say wait! I only have to gain like 7 lbs! She even kind of agrees.

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if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!

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Although, I vote for the ankle weights those are the type of pounds that can be shed much easier LOL!!

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So my dr asked how long I'd have to keep it on; I said I had no idea. Anyone know? I mean, if I have a consult and I meet the criteria then slowly lose before surgery, am I out?

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A few days of serious pickles and olive craving does that for me! Even if your not a big fan... it's worth choking them down for Water weight bloat!! Good luck

Blessings!

Amy

I'm pretty sure once you're approved you're good to go but don't quote me on that cuz I've never been in your situation I've always been plenty of pounds over I'm actually getting ready to have my band taken out and have the sleeve done can't wait! I have had to many complications with the band!

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7lbs gets on me with a good day of eating. Plus if your doctor wants you to lose 10% of your weight like mine did, you can coast a lot easier and less stress with taking the rolls of quarters off ya. Lol

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Ok, then I'm gonna quit my pity party tho it probably put me at the required weight :-/

I'll get in touch with the bariatric place tomorrow and ask if I can do another "consult" in a week or so. Betcha I could blow that 7 lbs out of the Water (no, I'm not proud of that...)

Thanks everyone. I needed this support.

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