I'm starting the process about being qualified. My Ins. Requires BMI of 35+ comorbidies in which I have 3!

Now when I use the BMI calculator I guess I'm about 5'7" and 215 which puts me around 34.8 I'm in the ballpark. I guess I can go on a eating binge and put me over the edge. Or I can say I'm 5'6". At one point does someone actually measure how tall you are? And do they make you weigh in shoes?

They measured my height on the very first visit and made me take off my shoes before I got on the scale. Some do let you keep your shoes on so I guess it just depends on the individual...

You may want to find out if the BMI has to be at the first appt or right before surgery. Many drs make you loose 5% prior to surgery which can put you under again.

I know I have heard of people eatting tons 2 weeks before there first appointment to be on the safe side. take shoes off!! LOL..........They did not tell me I just took mine off, wear heavy clothes that day.