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Thanks for the replies. I was able to talk with my Surgeon's nurse and she mentioned a few things about overall goal and certain "allowances" known to have been given. From what I am gathering there are 2 distinct factors on the having a "low" BMI. The first is that it appears doctors are willing to go on with the procedure regardless. The second, more fuzzy factor, is the insurance companies themselves. I have a call in to GEHA to get some clarification from them. I'm trying to pin that down now. I'm fortunate to be double covered by my wife's insurance and there criteria are nearly word for word to GEHA's which is firmly based on the NIH criteria. Again...TANX! Don
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This may be a silly question but when they determined my BMI it was with my clothes on...shoes and all and then I think they allowed for 5 lbs of clothes. I'm not trying to cheat but my biggest concern is that if I play the game right I will loose enough weight to be less than 40 by the time I meet the 6 month period. So, when it comes time for the final weigh in has anyone had to get weighted...in or nearly in the buff?