I'm becomming obsessed!

I'm hoping to be approved for RNY (I just posted the whole story on LapBand vs. RNY on this site). I'm so worried that I won't be approved because my BMI is only 36.5. I don't want to have to regain all my weight to get up to 40! If I have sleep apnea I should be o.k. I moved up the test to tomorrow night because I'm so nervous! It's all I think about--I keep telling myself to let go...but it's not working too well. The doctor's office keeps telling me I should be o.k, then I saw their nutritionist & she said that hypertension ISN"T a co-morbidity. Luckily I saw Dr. Garber on my way out & he said that indeed it is. At least I have one. Maybe they'll be lenient because my lapband has to come out. I have Oxford Freedom, did anyone else have a low BMI & get approved by them? Thanks, Karen

Just wanted to wish you luck. Hope everything comes through for you. LisaMarie

Just wanted to say good luck and I hope everything falls in place for you. Take care and keep us all updated sweetie! Nicole

Karen - you should be fine!!! THE BELOW IS RIGHT FROM OXFORD'S SITE. Take a deep breath - keep us posted hugs, Britt Additional information for Medical Director review: Surgical treatment of obesity should be limited to persons with: BMI of 40 or more, which means about 100 pounds of overweight for men and about 80 pounds for women. This indicates a person is severely obese and therefore, a candidate for surgery or BMI between 35 and 39.9 who have at least one accompanying weight-related comorbid factor are candidates for this procedure: Weight related disabling joint disease; or Pulmonary hypertension of obesity; or Coronary artery disease; or Insulin-resistant type II diabetes

Good Luck on getting approved. Take Care~~

Thanks for your good wishes, I appreciate it. "Pulmonary hypertension of obesity"--is that regular high blood pressure or something different? Take care & wish me luck tonite @ the sleep center. Karen

Never mind the question... "The most common symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension or pulmonary arterial hypertension are related to difficulty with breathing. They include: ? Progressive shortness of breath (especially with activity) ? Hyperventilation (breathing harder and faster) ? Fatigue (tiring easily) ? Progressive weakness ? Fainting spells ? Lightheadedness or dizziness ? Coughing up blood ? Progressive cyanosis (blue tinge to lips hands and feet)" Well, I denfinately have the 1st one, along with plain old high blood pressure. We'll see...

Karen ((((HUGE HUGS)))

Well, the test wasn't so bad, just a lot of gunk to wash out of my hair. I could actually turn over and sleep on my stomach. Before I went to sleep, I asked the tech if he could tell me the results in the a.m. & he said no. I told him how anxious I was, etc, etc. In the morning, I said so..... and he said, "I'm sure you'll feel better after your surgery." So my eyes lit up and he just smiled. Then, they handed my a paper entitled "Survey for Sleep Anpea Patients." Well, how dumb is that? It asked if I'd be willing to be fitted for the sleep machine, etc. So I got my answer. I am going to try to be calmer about this whole thing. Had an echo today & a stress test (cardiologist wanted stress; pcp wanted echo; couldn't hurt, right?) Wednesday is the endoscopy, then I'm done w/tests. Thank you all for your hugs and good wishes. Karen