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MrsHumphrey
MrsHumphrey

Can I be cheeky and ask people who have had a band fitted did you have a BMI of 40 or over. All the info I'm reading says you have to have a BMI of 40 or over but although I've a lot of weight to loose (8 stones just to be at top of healthy range) I'm under that 40 mark! Just wondered how strict those rules are?? Thanks

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  • BANDMAN
    BANDMAN MrsHumphrey

    Posted

    Hey MrsHumphrey!

    I am literally waiting in my hospital bed waiting to be taken in for a band and I'm no where near 40bmi, I believe I am actually 32bmi. I think historically the BMI had to he higher as it was seen as a risky operation so it needed to warrant the risk, but now with advancements it's much safer there fore they can lower the bar

  • Rebecca02
    Rebecca02 MrsHumphrey

    Posted

    My BMI was just over 40!

    I'm not sure if it's still the case but on the Internet it says if your BMI is over 30/35 and you have a medical problem which would be helped by weight loss then you can have a band. I think this may be to get it on the nhs however xx

    • MrsHumphrey
      MrsHumphrey Rebecca02

      Posted

      Thank guys. Was worried they would turn me away as I wont be able to afford band till next year and I'm hoping to have lost a bit of weight by then. Hope all goes well Bandman l, will be following your weight loss journey :-)
    • BANDMAN
      BANDMAN MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      Feel free to message me any time if you have any questions! Right, off into the paper pants I go 😳
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      I think privately they are more lenient with your bmi but obviously would only do it if they thought if was necessary! X
  • gailsband
    gailsband MrsHumphrey

    Posted

    Hi, My BMI is 32 and they say that's fine it I think the guidelines changed recently.
    • MrsHumphrey
      MrsHumphrey gailsband

      Posted

      Looks like I will be ok then. I will prob have a million more questions before I can get it done. Thanks for the replies :-)
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