Should a Person Gain for the DS (that better)?

I may get flamed on this one, but I do want your opinions.

My husband is 10 pounds underweight in qualifying for the ds.  He has many co-morbidities.  His sleep apnea is SO severe that even on CPAP, sometimes he can hardly breathe.  He is very tall, so he gets to be "heavier" and still have a lower BMI.

Of course he could "diet", but we all know how that turns out.

Would you ever recommend a person gain 10 pounds to qualify for surgery?

Thanks!

You mean his BMI isn't even 35?

Man, I have gained 10 pounds in a week, pre-DS. I imagine it's possible for others to do the same.

Nicolle

Good point that EN brought up - you do know that it's BMI 35 with at least one obesity-related illness, right?

Regardless if that's the case or with no comorbidities & a 40 BMI, you have to have had that weight for at least 5 years, I believe.  It *may be* 3 years, but I'm pretty sure it's 5.  Check out the ASBS website - I think that's the acronym - that regulatory board for bariatric surgery guideliness.  I think it's something like American Society for Bariatric Surgery.  You have to have that weight documented in some form or another, whether that's doctor's visits, a health club, or a personal trainer.

I am with Nicolle - I could gain 10 pounds in a week Pre-op without really even trying to...so yes it can be done.  Whether or not is SHOULD is a question only he can answer.  I am sure that there are other people that have done it.

I second EN's question - is his BMI under 35?

The other, and more important question is - is he going to be willing and able to change his life to live the DS life?  He has been the one, according to you, that is resistant to spending money on much needed and necessary vites and supplements.  I can't really imagine he is going to want to double that cost per month.  He is going to have to have a total attitude shift to get into the right frame of mind for the DS - be willing to listen to the wisdom of others (mostly lay peeps)AND do is own research.  From the things you've said thus far and how he's handled your supplement needs I don't really see that happening.

But only he and you know for sure.

Plus having the DS and losing weight may or may NOT resolve his sleep apnea.  If the CPAP isn't working that well for him it is probably time for another sleep study and a bi-pap machine.

ETA:
You might want to edit your title and spell the words correctly - b/c as they are they don't make sense or even sound like English.  I just read the thread b/c I was curious (and had time to spare) to see what it was - most peeps won't take the time.

Good points. This guy has not yet sounded like someone who would be a good DS candidate.

Regarding the title, I was afraid we had someone here who was suffering seizures after their WLS 8-(

maybe he will fork over the costs of all vites needed cuz its HIS health that will be affected then

yea I had NO IDEA what the subject was supposed to be LOL

yes.... TONS of people gain weight to qualify for WLS...... I've known people that had to gain 30 pounds.  It depends on your health, insurance, life cir****tances etc.  Most people I know had to meet a BMI of 50 to have it covered... NOT 35 though... gaining a lot when you aent all that big might be a different story.

HAS he ever dieted???  Men tend to be able to lose weight a LOT easier than women.  If he has had a lifetime of dieting and gaining then yes for SURE he should consider it but if he's never ever tried then my own personal opinion is hell no.... because this is nothing you take lightly!

 ASSUMING he's 10lbs under a 50 BMI, there should be no huge problem. I won on appeal with a 47 BMI.  My appeal letter is on my profile.  Diana Cox also had access to an article on DS being appropriate for those UNDER 50 BMI.

I gained 12 pounds to have this surgery and I'm not afraid to admit it!  I also tons drank water and ate before my first consult to get my 'official weight' recorded.  I also wore the heaviest clothes I owned and, two thick sweaters.  Some people even suggested that I weight my pockets down with coins, but I never got around to that.  That's how much I wanted to DS over the RNY. 

AGAIN ASSUMING hubby is 10lbs shy of 50 BMI, it's very easy to find 10lbs where in the body or on the body.  After all I did I was still only 47 bmi (up from 43)  but if you read my letter I laid it all out to my insurance company, I made it very clear that it wasn't a matter of IF I gained 10 lbs, only a matter of WHEN.

~GG

And what's up that that thread title, girl?   LOL   take care :)