BMI to low?

[alindsey 230]

Anyone have a boarder line BMI like 29 before surgery and actually need to gain a little to qualify? I've heard of people doing this? Wanted to get everyone's take on this!? Let's discuss!

[majorsmama 91]

If your bmi is 29, I'd assume you need to gain more than just a little. I guess it depends on your insurance. Mine requires a 40 BMI documented for 2 years. It can be 35 if you have co-morbidities. So it depends on your insurance and what your surgeon will do. My surgeon for example would probably not sleeve someone with a 29 BMI.

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

35 is typically the requirement with a co-morbidity or 40 without one. You would be considered overweight but not obese. I don't recommend trying to gain weight as a way of losing weight. You may be successful with a medical weight loss program that does not require surgery.

How old are you? What is your height and weight?

[alindsey 230]

My BMI is 32 but I know doctors will do the sleeve at 30. I've heard of smaller people gaining to qualify to get the sleeve done.

[Soon_To_Be_Slimmer 19]

My BMI is 31, and my surgery is in 10 days.

[alindsey 230]

My BMI is 31, and my surgery is in 10 days.

Where are you having it done? I'm going to Tijuana with dr garcia june 8th! How tall are you? What's your weight?

[Soon_To_Be_Slimmer 19]

I'm 5'10", 220#. My surgery is being done by Dr Frenzel in Ft Worth.

[alindsey 230]

I'm 5'10", 220#. My surgery is being done by Dr Frenzel in Ft Worth.

Cool I'm 5'8 210. I'll have to keep up with your progress!!!