Are there any other banders out there with a starting BMI of 35 or less? I'm getting my band in 1 week and I would love to hear about your experence with the band and how the weightloss is going. Thanks for any response!

I'm also a low BMI that got banded 12/3.

Hopefully I can start seeing some weight loss. =)

Keep me updated with how all the low bandsters are doing.

Hey girl, just thought I would let you know that I too had a lower BMI. When I was banded in April I weighed in the 188lb range with a BMI of 34.9. My doc told me I was the perfect candidate because I was healthy and younger than most of his patient (got to love him!). Today I am at about 148 ish and a BMI 0f 27.5. My goal weight is 140. I lost steady for the first 4 or so months, but it has slooowwed waaaay down! But I dont care because I feel so much better! This has been the best thing I could have done for myself. Like others my only regret is that I didnt do it long before now! Try not to get to caught up in the BMI thing, yes its a good guidline but, in my opinion it is way over rated. The reason I say this is because my DH is 5'10" and weighs 190, but you take a prof. football player that is the same height and weight and I can guarantee you that my DH is not in the same shape as that football player is. Dont get me wrong, DH isnt in bad shape But he doesnt work out the way the football player does. My meaning is just go by how you are feeling and how your clothes are fitting.

Good luck!

Deanna

ps: Dont forget to measure before surgery and once a month thereafter!!

I'm also a low BMI that got banded 12/3.

Hopefully I can start seeing some weight loss. =)

Keep me updated with how all the low bandsters are doing.

I newbie! How are you feeling? Keep in touch. Our bands were the same day so it will be fun to check each others progress. I hope to see another 20 pounds or so by the end of Feburary but I might be dreaming! :-)

Are there any other banders out there with a starting BMI of 35 or less? I'm getting my band in 1 week and I would love to hear about your experence with the band and how the weightloss is going. Thanks for any response!

I started around a BMI of 36. My doctor said I was the smallest person he has put one in. I'm days short of my 1 year anniversary and I have lost 78 pounds, am off of BP meds, no more sleep apnea and it was definitely the best thing I did in this past year.

I started around a BMI of 36. My doctor said I was the smallest person he has put one in. I'm days short of my 1 year anniversary and I have lost 78 pounds, am off of BP meds, no more sleep apnea and it was definitely the best thing I did in this past year.

Thank you for posting! I'm so glad that you feel it was worth it! So many people think I'm crazy but I know that I'm doing for the lifetime change and not just the quick fix diet! Congrats BillOh on your weight loss and your fantastic year!

Hello! I got banded with a lower bmi as well. I was super heavy at one point and got a lot off on my own but just couldnt do the rest. The band was the best thing I have ever done! Now I say that today, because today is a good day...I am 13 days post op and have had a few pity partys too...why did I do this etc etc.....but I suppose thats normal, Id like to get down to about 160!

I'm 6 days post op! I'm finally banded! I feel great and am trying to figure out portion size with the mushies. I'm hungry but don't want to push it so I'm eating very little food. I know I should try to eat until I feel full but I'm affraid I won't know when that is.

I go to the Dr. Friday so I'm looking forward to some answers from him.

I just got my first fill today. Took me forever to get it done for a variety of reasons - had surgery in late August. This is a good thread. Wish everyone luck!!

I started with a BMI of 30/31... Banded Oct 3rd 2009

People thought I was crazy too!

Obesity runs in my family & I was tired of yoyo dieting.

Who cares what others think, only you really know if you should do this.

I lost 30 pounds in 2 months! I'm 10 pounds from my goal.

I didn't feel any restriction after my 1st fill but I feel much better now.

I have a 5cc band with 4cc. I will go back for half a cc Jan 8th just to hit my sweet spot!

By the way: I am a self-pay who went to TJ Mexico Dr Corvala

good luck!!!

Wow! 30 pounds in two months. I hope I can do that well! Congrats! I appriciate the support from this thread. I'm sooooo glad I'm not the only one doing it with a lower BMI. It feels weird to say Lower BMI when I obviously felt I was pretty fat to do this!

And you know I think its different loosing weight when you start with a bmi lower than 35. I find the lower I get the slower it goes, I'd love to dump 30 in 2 months ... how did you do that red bone? was it all after the band?

I was a "lower BMI" patient, though I started at a BMI of 37. I am 5'6 and was 230. . and I am now just over 7 pounds from goal! I blogged throughout the whole experience (link below -- feel free to check it out) -- it may give you a good idea of what to expect.

Definitely take a bunch of "before" photos and don't forget to take your measurements!! You will want that stuff as you progress!

Best wishes,

Catherine

I was a "lower BMI" patient, though I started at a BMI of 37. I am 5'6 and was 230. . and I am now just over 7 pounds from goal! I blogged througIhout the whole experience (link below -- feel free to check it out) -- it may give you a good idea of what to expect.

Definitely take a bunch of "before" photos and don't forget to take your measurements!! You will want that stuff as you progress!

Best wishes,

Catherine

Wow! your blog looks great! I can't wait to read it when I have some extra time. Congrats on how far you have come and I can't wait to "join you"!

Hi all: My name is Chris and I am thinking of getting the band surgery. I have alot of questions that were answered on this website. I'm glad to see many of you with a lower BMI have chosen to do it. I have a BMI of 36 weighing about 220 presently. I have hi blood pressure and would like to cut down on some meds. I have lost and gained the same 20 lbs for the past 10 years. I'm disgusted with myself and cannot get past it. Would you do it again if given the chance. Is it worth the pain and suffering involved. I am 62 years old and would like to finally get down to a size 12 or even 14 again. It would make me feel so much better. I am ashamed of myself at times and tired of trying to hide my weight. It is so frustrating. Thanks for your honest replies. cat lady:confused:

Hi CatLady,

Well I am 44 and started this journey at 235 pounds, I am 5'8 1/2 and the mother of a 4 year old. I could have tried again and again and again to loose the weight without the band but I figured I had done that before and I was not getting the results I wanted. I chose to be banded because I want to LIVE for my family. I do not want to be an old tired fat middle aged woman, I want to be able to keep up with my son and to never have him be ashamed of his fat Mommy. I think you should so it because it will add years to your life and if you are like me you have a family who wants and needs you to be as healthy for them as you can be. I want to grow old with grace and be like my Dad who is 83 and STILL walks 18 holes of golf 3 days a week.

Hi all: My name is Chris and I am thinking of getting the band surgery. I have alot of questions that were answered on this website. I'm glad to see many of you with a lower BMI have chosen to do it. I have a BMI of 36 weighing about 220 presently. I have hi blood pressure and would like to cut down on some meds. I have lost and gained the same 20 lbs for the past 10 years. I'm disgusted with myself and cannot get past it. Would you do it again if given the chance. Is it worth the pain and suffering involved. I am 62 years old and would like to finally get down to a size 12 or even 14 again. It would make me feel so much better. I am ashamed of myself at times and tired of trying to hide my weight. It is so frustrating. Thanks for your honest replies. cat lady:confused: