Update on top surgery issues: I have been told that I’m being moved to a different surgical facility because the first surgery won’t allow me as a patient based on BMI. The surgery is tomorrow morning. I’m honestly livid.
Unclear so far whether or not my partner’s surgery has also been moved. We may now be getting our surgeries at different facilities. This could present serious transportation problems.
How is this even legal?? 
Update: I estimated my weight to the nearest round 10 lbs. If I use the weight rounded slightly DOWN instead, I hit below the cutoff. My partner’s BMI is less than a point off from mine and they did not move his procedure. Absurd.
I’m 5’5” and weigh 235 lbs. I fit in standard equipment. My partner and I weigh the same. He’s a single inch taller than me. There is not a single rational reason I can think of why this has happened besides fatphobic bias.
Update: my doctor switched it bc I was borderline and the last thing she wanted was for me to show up and be rejected, so she moved me for caution. My rage is purely at the facility, my doctor has helped us so so much and deserves everything tbh.
Update: Em and I ARE getting our procedures at different times, but they moved my surgery EARLIER so the timing should work out just fine. Bless my doctor and her logistical staff.
Update: I am apparently now scheduled with TWO places and the place I need to cancel with isn’t picking up bc it’s after hours
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