Question:
Does anyone know of a surgeon who will perform WLS for someone with a BMI of <35?

   — victor S. (posted on March 22, 2005)

March 22, 2005
No, I do not know of any, and for me if my BMI had been that low then it would not have been worth the risk. I almost died, and needed a second surgery, this should be a last resort and with a BMI under 35 I cannot imagine that it is that. Just my opinion!!
   — Haziefrog

March 22, 2005
AMOS MOD NOTE: Lets be nice, previous experience with questions like these can bring out the worst in people:( You can state its a bad idea if thats your opinion but PLEASE be nice about it!(<P>To answer your question my surgeon dr philip schauer reports having done some light weights with insurance approval IF their co morbidities are bad enough and expected to improve with WLS. Dr Schauer is a world leader in WLS I trust his judgement
   — bob-haller

March 22, 2005
I don't know of anybody, but I have to say, too bad I couldn't have had the surgery when my BMI was less than 35. Maybe I could have prevented some of the wear and tear my body experienced getting up to a BMI of 53. I know this is "supposed" to be the last resort, but I personally, my own opinion, think they need to lower those numbers for qualification. If we all know how well (or not) diets work , for < 5% will lose and maintain with out surgery, why should everyone have to go thru tha HELL of obesity for years on end to be "deserving" of the opportunity that so many of us have had? I know I am likely in the minority for thinking this way, but we are all entitled to our own opinion.
   — **willow**

March 22, 2005
I am pretty sure my surgeon will. When I had my surgery done there was another patient there who was about 80 pounds over weight with no comorbidities. He is an absolute wonderful guy and a spectacular surgeon with a lot of experience. I totally agree with what Willow stated. Why wait until you are dying if you already know that you have a horrible track record with keeping weight off? You can link to my surgeon's site through my profile. Dr. Aguirre in Mexico. Best wishes!!!
   — Molly Mae