New member here going in for her initial consult tomorrow!

Hi everyone! I'm Jen and new to this site- I'm going in tomorrow morning for my initial consult. I'm thrilled but also worried that I may not "qualify" in the Doc's eye. I'm 5 foot, weigh 225 and my BMI is 44! I'm sure I would, but since I'm not really having any serious health porblems, I feel that my be a draw back for me. Is there anyone else out there that is/was in my situation? Thanks all!

Jen, Congrats on your first step on a new you. I had the same worries before I talked to the doctor. All you can do is take the first step and see what they say. I am only awaiting the insurance company to approve me and then I will be on my way to the opperating room awaiting life on the other side of the table. Just think positive and take that first step if it was meant to be it will happen. Again congrats and good luck with your journey ahead. Pj

Jen, I am in the same boat you are in. I am 5' 5 1/2", 245 pounds and my bmi is 40. I don't look my weight, at least that is what I think, lol. I don't have any health problems, but I have a wonderful family history full of it. I have spoke with my dr's assistant, although I have not meet him yet, they said I meet the criteria for it. I am very nervous too, but pray that I will be ok. I don't meet with my dr for my consult until October!!!!! They are soooo booked! Anyways, let me know how it goes! Denise

Hi Jen, I'm going through the same thing. I am 26 years young and 5'8.5 and 269 #'s. My BMI is 41.5. My Doc says I qualify but convincing my insurance company is going to be another feat in itself. I also don't have too many serious heath problems. ( They say back problems and acid reflux are not serious.) I'd like to see them try to take care of 2 kids with that. Well good luck and I will pray for you. Danielle

Well- Apparently I lost weight (or My scale at home lies to me!!)when I went on for my consult-I weighed 217.8 there-which still puts my BMI above 40. The process has started, and everything is being sent in. We'll see how that goes. My insurance is thru my husband's employer and is with Marsh Advantage America-which I have never heard of and I have worked in Insurance for the past 6 years. My premiums however are outragous, so we went with his coverage. I am anxious to see what determination is made with the insurance. It's funny to think I deal with this everyday----people calling in upset because something is being denied, and now I may be the one on the other end! Although I hope I am not. One issue I know I will be facing however is that the hospital that is part of my PPO doesn't have the equipment needed to perform Lap procedures, so I will need to have Open RNY---I am anxious to hear from others that have had the open done. BYE!!

I was 4'11 and 220 when I started this journey... I am still under 5 foot a few months later BUT I am at 175 instead!!!