Hello all i need ur help...everyones

hello all i am 25 years old 5'7 and over not sure by how much 500lbs. i live in missouri and they say im to healthy for this surgery. even if i could get medacade to pay for it the doc wont do the surgery unless i and 350lbs or less...so im looking into moving somewhere that i can have this surgery. i have two great kids a 6 year old girl and a 3 year old son they are missing out on life because i cant join in with them. i know some or all know how i feel and if u can give me any info about ur doc's and if there is a weight limet on haven the surgery. please let me know something i will be checking back as offen as i can going to try at least three times a day. ty everyone.... priscilla

Hi Priscilla, I was alittle confused on your weight? Are you saying you weigh about 500lbs? When I had my surgery (about 2 1/2 years ago) there were several people about this weight and some were excepted for surgery right away, some not. The ones that were not were just asked to lose some weight on there own first as the Dr.s thought the risk may to high for the surgery at that time. There is a risk of death with this surgery (don't mean to scare you) and there just looking out for your best interest. It's hard to believe a Dr. would say your "to" healthy at 500lbs! Even if all your organs are functioning perfectly, that weight is not healthy! I'd definantly be searching for another Dr.! As far as insurance. Part of some of the insurers go, you need to be 100 pounds over for them to consider picking up the cost. If you need to lose less then 100 lbs. then for the most part your on your own for paying for it. Unless you have some extreme health problems. I don't know if this was very helpful or not, but hang in there, keep looking.... I had my surgery in IL., near Chicago. I can give you that info. if you like.....Stay positive!!!

Dr's Cagle and Dally don't have a weight limit that I am aware of. There is a guy in my pre-op support group who had surgery by them and he was almost 500 lbs.

Priscilla, Are you going by what one doctor has told you or has every doctor told you the same thing? If it's only one doctor, I recommend looking for one in your area/state that will accept you for surgery before packing up and moving. However, if you don't have any luck, my surgeon doesn't have any limitations as long as you fit the criteria. At least 100 pounds overweight or a BMI of at least 40. Or, a BMI of at least 35 with a comorbidity (e.g. diabetes, sleep apnea, joint pain, PCOS, etc.). His website is www.whyweight.com Good luck, Tricia

Its less $ if you just travel to a surgery center try The Wish Center I had very good results and they have no problems with size Just want you to be in the best health you can be in before you have surgery good luck