Question:
I have a surgery date of 22 Oct and i am scared and happy my bmi is 35.8 can anyone h

I am a diabetic and have hip problems and sleep apna and high BP and so that is why i am having surgey i have been at trying to have this ofr about a yr and half and finally got the date YEAHHHHHh but i am scared i won't loose fats becasue i am not over 40 bmi like most has anyone had these experiance? Thank you    — trishal (posted on September 14, 2008)

September 14, 2008
You don't say what surgery you're having. But whichever one, if you follow the plan your doctor sets forth, you can be successful. The surgery won't fail you. But you can fail it by not following the guidelines. So, go into it planning to be 100% compliant and you'll find yourself in a smaller size pants in a very short time. Good Luck!!!
   — Shirley D.

September 14, 2008
Patricia, I assume you are having RNY. That is what I had on May 27. My bmi was somewhere around 36. I weighte 225 at consultation on 4/14 and 215 at PATS. Surgery weight was 203. Now I am 3.5 months out and I am a new person...145! I was diabetic, sleep apneac, Hi BP, Hi Cholest. and had arthritis in my knees. I am still on BP and Cholest. and one metformin at night and morning, but the galons of insulin I took prior to surgery is now GONE and dr. expects the other drugs will go away too in a few months. My knees have no arthritis, my fingers and toes are not numb in bed, and my CPAP is somewhere in my storage shed, haven't used it since surgery. You will make this surgery work...it is the best! You will lose the weight and be a total knockout. I just went to a wedding in a size 12 dress...haven't worn dresses for years! You are barely squeaking through the requirements with a 35.8 bmi...so you will move quickly down the scale. Good luck. Enjoy!
   — SkinnyLynni2B

September 14, 2008
Hi Patricia, My BMI was like 38? I think I don't remember now but it was lower than the standard. I had high BP, joint problems, asthma, & diabetes. I got denied from my ins. but I filed an appeal and won. I was banded april 2nd. You should be ok. If you ever want to talk send me a message.
   — Danielle T.

September 14, 2008
We don't know which surgery you're having. I had RNY and my BMI was under 40, which is an arbitrary cut off number set by insurance companies. Most insurance companies will do RNY BMI between 35 and 40, and it sounds like you have those co morbid conditions needed to have surgery in this category. You'll lose wt, althought not at such a fast rate as those with BMI's above 40. Good luck on your journey. Yes, you will lose, but the first 6 months is the easiest. Past that time, you have you most of the control over your wt loss, so establish good healthy eating habits during these first 6 months. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

September 15, 2008
#1 - your surgery date is my B-day - so it's good luck already! #2 - my BMI was over 40 - just, but when I started the process oh so many years ago (took me over 3 years to get approved, etc.) it was 35-36. I went the LAP RNY because I wanted to loose quickly, get it over and done with and start a new chapter in my life, etc. I am glad I did. I am very happy that I did it, did it when I did and with whom I did it with. Congratulations and good luck.
   — jammerz

September 15, 2008
Hi there! I am not sure which surgery you are having. My bmi was under 35 and though I think when you are smaller you lose weight a little slower. But, as long as you follow all the doctors and nutritionists guidelines, I am sure you will do great. Good luck and Congratulations!
   — trbccowan

September 15, 2008
Hello... I know the fear you are experiencing... my surgery date is in three days. Yahoo! Looking at these some of these posts, it does seem that people with higher BMI's loose a bunch of weight in a short amount of time, but everybody is different. I would rather loose my weight slower, and not have the challenges that most people have when they encounter quick weightloss. Take your time...enjoy the feeling, learn to listen to your body. I read posts where people lose 50 or 60 pounds in a short period and then freak out when the hit a plateau, or they can't change the mental picture of themselves in their head, they have lost the weight, but they still feel fat. Just take it one day at a time... Just think how you will feel a year and a half from your surgery date!! Good luck....
   — reggi_67