is a high BMI enough?

[ElliottWasHere 41]

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?

[No game 14,436]

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

[.......... 129]

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 ?

[NewAshes 232]

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

[MichiganChic 3,262]

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

[celine 12]

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

[DayByDay 123]

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.

[hopeliveshere 294]

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.

[ElliottWasHere 41]

Thanks everyone! This was very helpful