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
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
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
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 :-)
Feel free to message me any time if you have any questions! Right, off into the paper pants I go 😳
I think privately they are more lenient with your bmi but obviously would only do it if they thought if was necessary! X
Good luck BANDMAN!
Hi, My BMI is 32 and they say that's fine it I think the guidelines changed recently.
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 :-)