My understanding is that if your willing to pay cash for the band and you have a BMI of 30 of above you can have it, if your Dr thinks it is best for you.

Insurance companies won't even look at you unless your BMI is 35 and you have co morbitities.

To answer your question Mom, yes I have heard of people having the band under 200. If you trust your surgeon and he believes that it is the correct tool for you, then you have to trust your self and you will succeed!

Good luck

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Dianne

Dr Voellinger
Charlotte NC
Surgery 9/25/05 1.7cc
Starting at 268 well on my way to 160!
I plan to continue to feel good!
The band was Gods plan for my life, so I know I will succeed even when troubles come my way.