I am in NS and am getting a referral to Dr.Savoie.

I am trying to hve my procedure which ever on Dr.Savoie recommend to be covered under MSI.

I have these conditions and am wondering if they are comorbites to have the surgery as well as for MSI coverage??

I am 27 years old weigh 236 pounds and am 5'3.5" tall and have a BMI of 40.

-Suffer from depression and am on medication daily

-Stomach issues which require me to take 3 doses of Domperidone daily and 1 dose of Pantaloc daily.

-Low B-12 which I recieve an injectable shot weekly for

-hypertension/high blood pressure which I take a pill for daily

-Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

-previous history of thyroid condition

my hip and leg joints bother me while sitting for more than a 45 minute drive and i cant walk up stairs without being out of breath. Due to the aches and pains in my hips ,legs,and back I was encouaged to see a Massage Therapist which I am doing.I tried swimming lessons twice and weight watchers and different gyms nothing helps to keep the weight off.

oh come on I know you are all very knowledged in this.

I can only speak for my research that I did and my personal knowledge... Being that you suffer from depression, and given that you have to have apsychological exam- your physicains may or may not feel you are stable for the procedure- BULEEVE MEE.. it is an emotional rollarcoaster....

I too have had PCOS and thyroid conditions- For me personally I had a bajizillion co-morbidities and had letters of medical necessity from 5 different physicians including another surgeon (who doesnt do the procedure).

Hope this helps. Good luck- Feel free to PM me with any questions...

well only one can see.my depression is sever it was only for blue periods and am on a very low dosage. so if i have to go through a physcological exam i know i will pass.

You certaibly have enough co-morbidities to qualify for the surgery. Most surgeons will ok it with a BMI over 40 and ~no~ co-morbs....or BMI over 35 with co-morbs, so I wouldn't think qualifying is an issue...

Unfortunately I live in BC and the medical system will not even think about covering banding, so I'm of no help there.

All the best,

Patricia