Can Weight Loss Prior To Surgery Going Near 40 BMI Hender Qualifying For Surgery?

When I began this journey last December, my BMI was 78. I weighed 364. I now weigh 293 pounds. During my pre-op blood work they found I had impaired fasting blood sugar (142) and my cholesterol was 288. Everything else was also elevated as well. So, I decided not to rest on my laurels. If I need to eat a certain way after surgery, no time like the present to begin. I can't exercise because of my other back and knees, so I really didn't expect to start shedding pounds, but I did. My BMI is now 46.7. I renew my EKG on Saturday, and my chart goes for regional approval on Monday with Kaiser. Have I shot myself in the foot. I still have 150 pounds to lose and while Dr. Roadrick says he loves my progress and says I've strengthened my case, I'm not so sure. I also have asthma, sleep apnea, and degenerative disc disease. So, I guess I'm covered comorbididity wise. Would those be considered serious enough? I might be losing weight, but I'm really really hungry.

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