Ok so I have been waiting to get my first appointment and I just got a call from the medical center saying that my BMI is too low for being 5'9. Well then I went to the doctor to get measured and I am actually 5'8, which means I have to gain 5 pounds for my BMI to be 40. I am feeling discouraged and am scared I still won't be accepted. Anyone else have this problem and eneded up getting banded?

I have not been banded yet, but I am wondering if you have any co-morbities? Any sleep apnea, high blood pressure, etc? Have you been checked for any of these things because having co-morbities allows for you to have a lower BMI and still qualify. If you haven't been checked in awhile, now would be a good time to get these things screened.

Good luck!

Elgrad

Plus, invest in some good ankle weights, and carry a bunch of quarters (or better yet, slot tokens!) in your pocket!