Hello new to the site.....

[♥~Purple-Bliss~♥]

Yes another newbie,
Hello.......I am after advice. I have just turned 40....I live in Brisbane...
In my previous pregnancies I was diagnosed with GD and was classed as high risk and was induced with each pregnancy.....two pregnancies of which I had to inject myself with insulin ....and I have a Mother that suffers from High blood pressure...so I know that it is something that I need to watch out for....
I am 155 height and 63/64kg....

I know that I am not getting any younger and as I get older these problems come and get worse with age...

So I guess what I am asking is what are my chances.....of having the sleeve done...
Oh and I am a SAHM (so I don't have super to claim on for super access on)so financially I would have to get the money from DH (if we can afford it) .

What to you think any advice would be appreciated....

[Lynda]

Hello: Your height and weight suggests that you are in a healthy weight range. why would you want the sleeve done?
I dont know that a surgeon would agree to it at your current stage, the best thing to do would be to either phone or email them and ask re the situation.
All the best.

[UK Tim]

Dear Purple Bliss

I am sorry to hear of your problems, which are best encapsulated in one, telling phrase: ".I live in Brisbane."

This is a tragic situation, which will evoke great sympathy. Try moving to Montana. Or Alaska. Or the Falklands.

I am sure you will find easy answers to your other issues from the kind hearts on this site.

UKT

[KillingForCupcakes]

most medical recommendations for a person of 5'1" (155cm) is between 101-132 lbs, at 64kg you are only about 20lbs outside your "ideal" weight range. Gastric procedures are for folks with a BMI of greater than 40 or about 80lbs overweight for women (about 36kg OVER your ideal body weight). If you have already been diagnosed with some co-morbidities such as diabetes or high blood pressure or high cholesterol for example then you could be a candidate if your BMI is between 35-39. Less than that and gastric procedures are not likely going to be approved or recommended. Talk to your doctor.

[UK Tim]

KFC

Absolutely right, as medical ideas now stand. But there is speculation that GS will eventually be seen as "appropriate" above 30BMI.