What a great board! I'm learning from y'all and going to a seminar on Tuesday. I'm a little concerned that I won't qualify, even as private pay, because my BMI is *only* 35. I've had some knee pain a couple of times that required me to see an orthopedic surgeon but it subsided before I had to do anything drastic. I've also been advised to lose weight by my doctor when he couldn't find any medical reason for my fatigue. I guess I'll find out more soon.

Thanks and hi!

What a great board! I'm learning from y'all and going to a seminar on Tuesday. I'm a little concerned that I won't qualify, even as private pay, because my BMI is *only* 35. I've had some knee pain a couple of times that required me to see an orthopedic surgeon but it subsided before I had to do anything drastic. I've also been advised to lose weight by my doctor when he couldn't find any medical reason for my fatigue. I guess I'll find out more soon.

Thanks and hi!

Hi Longhorn,

Sometimes if you have comorbidities, sleep apnoea, joint pain, diabetes etc they will accept you for surgery even with a lower BMI because it often helps relieve the problems. The seminars are usually really helpful and don't hesitate to ask questions while you are there.

Good luck

What a great board! I'm learning from y'all and going to a seminar on Tuesday. I'm a little concerned that I won't qualify, even as private pay, because my BMI is *only* 35. I've had some knee pain a couple of times that required me to see an orthopedic surgeon but it subsided before I had to do anything drastic. I've also been advised to lose weight by my doctor when he couldn't find any medical reason for my fatigue. I guess I'll find out more soon.

Thanks and hi!

Welcome! If I were in your situation, I would study co-morbidities, the things that your weight affects. Knee problems are most definitely a co-morbidity, and I am pretty sure you may have others also.

Hopefully someone reading this has a list of co-morbidities and will post it for you.