I'm trying to get a sleeve but I keep reading that you need to have a BMI of 35 or higher and at least one health problem. I have a BMI of 43 but no health issues. Have any of you had this be an issue?

Usually if its 40 and above you will be fine! As kong as your insurance covers it.

The added health problem is only for 35 up to 40

High blood preasure and cholestral may count some too, may be a diagnosis of hypertensive. Mine was sleep apnea which folks are tested for when being consdiered for surgerys, also the blood preasure as I took a pill for it, hydrochlorothyazide.

So, are you really that healthy ?

I have a BMI of 47 but my insurance requires all people to have type 2 diabetes but most insurances don't require any problems if you're 40+ BMI

It really depends on your insurance policy, give them a call.

My BMI WAS 32 AND I BEEN SLEEVED 3 WEEKS AGO .

My insurance denied me and I had a BMI of 49. I had no other health issues. I paid out of pocket. I wanted to prevent illness.

Def check with your insurance. I have a bmi of 44.6. I do not have diabetes, hbp or sleep apnea. But i do suffer from urinary incontinence, sciatica, high cholesterol and migraine headaches.

Thanks everyone! This was very helpful