Hi new here

Hi i am new here just found it tonight while searching for info on weight loss. i am 5 feet 1 inch and weight about 245 or so.. what does it take to qualify and what is comorbidties??? thanks , nicole

Hi Nicole, welcome to our support lifeline. Comorbidities are high blood pressure, joint pain, sleep apnea, high chol., diabeties. Must be 100 lbs or more over weight, and have a bmi of 35-40 with comorbilities, or 40+ with or without comorbilities. Don't hesitate to ask a question on this board, someone will always know the answer. I want to wish you the best of luck on your journey. If you need any further info, you can email me. Kathy

hi there nicole welcome to OH! this is a great place for information and meeting new friends. i think kathy wrapped it up in a nut shell about your questions. she is such a sweetheart =) if you need know about the procedure duodenal switch i could answer your questions there. i had my surgery on feb 11th, 2005. everything is going great and so far with a little over 3 mos. out i have lost 68 lbs! it's a great feeling. again welcome! may God bless you on your journey, piper 330/262/150

HELLO NICOLE, SO GLAD YOU HAVE JOINED US HERE OH-TN...MY NAME IS JANELLA COFFELT. I LIVE IN COOKEVILLE, TN. I AM HAVING A LAP RNY JUNE 6TH AT CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER IN NASHVILLE, TN. MY DR. IS DR. HOUSTON. WHERE IS POWELL? CLOSE TO WHAT BIGGER CITY? NASHVILLE/KNOXVILLE/OR MEMPHIS? THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS CHECK YOUR INSURANCE POLICY AND SEE HOW IT READS?? LET US KNOW THE EXACT WORDING AND WE CAN HELP ADVISE YOU...I AM 5'2" 355# AND HAVE CO-MORBIDTIES OF -HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH COLESTERIAL, DIABETIES, OSTOARTHRITUS,SIATICIA,DEPRESSION....ETC...(SPELLING OFF)..AND BY THE WAY I AM 43-MARRIED 20YEARS TO THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD, AND I HAVE A 16 YEAR OLD SON NAMED MAX. MY INSURANCE IS BCBS-TN-PPO WITH TRW(COMPANY)...GREAT TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD....LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP!!JANELLA