Hi Everyone. I am in Israel and hope to get sleeved. I've gone through most of the pre -op Dr. appointments but do not yet have a surgeon or date. Would really appreciate some support and advice. My BMI is 35 with high cholesterol i meet the requirements for surgery.

Wondering how long it will take to get a surgery date after i finish with the committee meeting.

Also wondering if the dietician can decide not to approve me. She said that i don't qualify because my cholesterol is under control. I asked her if she was suggesting i go off my statins in order to have higher levels and maybe a heart attack in order for her to approve me. we are not getting along. ugh.

I am not in Isreal, but would think some of the requirements might be universal. Here in the states what is a big deciding factor for approval is your insurance. They will have a list of requirements to meet in order for the surgery to be approved. Also, I do not understand what you cholesterol levels would have to do with having the surgery or not. Most surgeons, insurance, etc go by the BMI chart on whether a person qualifies. If a person does not have high cholesterol or other obesity health issues, the general thought is praise God, let's get the surgery before you do start having health problems. I would find a surgeon and seek his advice about it. And I always say if a healthcare worker is not a good fit for you, do not be afraid to find a new one. You have to be able to trust the person and their medical advice, if not problems could arise.