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Connect with Low(er) bmi kids

Hey y’all! I would love to connect with my fellow low(er) bmi people! It can be harder for us to get approved for surgery and get support from our loved ones. Bmi 30-39.9. Are you self-pay, insurance-paid, Mexico or the U.S., what’s your pre-op bmi? Where are you located? We’re your family and friends supportive? What made you choose surgery?

I’ll start….

bmi of 30.6

self-pay

Surgery in Tijuana, Mx in April (hello….hot surfer dudes!)

I live in a bubble on the gulf coast

family freaked out at first, but overall supportive.

I chose surgery (gastric bypass) as this was recommended to reduce or eliminate my 15-year history with GERD. Also bikini body would be nice ?

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I’m having the same procedure that my dad had 17 years ago only I’m a lot smaller than he was. I know it needs to be a lifestyle change or else I’ll gain it back like he did.

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On 3/14/2022 at 1:27 AM, CarosWorld951 said:

Hi ??
BMI: 35.4 pre-op
Insurance covered my surgery due to pre-existing medical conditions I had
Surgery was in San Diego, CA
I didn’t share with my family what surgery I had they’d worry too much, my husband knew and he supported my decision
I been diabetic since I was 13 and I was told the surgery would help me and so far I’m 4 days post op and doing and feeling well …I want to be able to get rid of my diabetic meds if possible or significantly reduce them

Glad you got your husband’s support!

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