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ambrosia916    9

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I started this process with a BMI of 39.2. Basically, it was suggested to gain 7 pounds to reach the magic number of 40 BMI. I've been holding steady at 40.2 for 2 months now. This month I will go for my 3rd appt with Dietitian and I have my Surgeon consult Tmro. Oh and a funny thing happened with gaining the 7 lbs, my cholesterol went from 217 in June to 143 in September, Dr had no explanation for me.

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AnnainOK    49

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I had to gain weight to qualify as well. It was harder than I expected. :)

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ambrosia916    9

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I had to gain weight to qualify as well. It was harder than I expected. :)

Did you have any problems with insurance because of it? Where are you in the process?

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AnnainOK    49

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I didn't, as I knew in advance that the approval package would include that first weight. If your doctor advised you to gain a few more pounds, chances are he will submit your paperwork with the higher weight.

My son asked me if I thought it was "cheating" to do this. My reply? Nope. I can easily gain a few pounds over the holidays, during periods of stress, whatever. It's just chance that dictates what I'm going to weigh in at a particular point. Heaven knows I've gained and lost the same fifty pounds over what I am right now a dozen times in the last twenty years!

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sharkgirl    251

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I had to gain weight too but ended up wearing ankle weights because it was harder than I thought and I felt terrible because I was eating terrible.

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AnnainOK    49

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We talked about ankle weights, but my son gave me such a disapproving look (they were his) that I just gained the weight so he wouldn't think his mom was cheating! Now he has to do without snack foods in the house while I lose it! ;)

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100lbs2g0    14

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I'm 9lbs from 40 BMI and it is hard to gain that much quickly. I also feel terrible and just want to eat healthier. I'm having to buy some new clothes just to get thru these next few months. It'll all be worth it in the end right? I get my blood work back tomorrow and sleep study hopefully next week. I'm praying for a comorbidity so I can start eating better. I'm more than ready!

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melyssafaye    181

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I gained 5 pounds to qualify. Basically, I just let myself eat whatever I wanted. For so long, I over ate but was always trying to control it.

Also, I lied about my height. They didn't measure, just asked. I always thought I was 5'6 but said I was 5'5. That one inch makes a difference for BMI.

Don't feel guilty about it. Do what you have to. I had been seriously overweight my entire life. Gaining a couple pounds was much easier than trying to lose and keep off any weight.

Good luck!!!

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AmberMc03    59

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I wore ankle weights my first visit in order to surpass the BMI requirement... I do not have enough medicated comorbidities YET to qualify under 40bmi. I started at 41 BMI (219lbs) and that was enough for me! I'm 5'1"

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lasmith0802    67

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My surgeons office made me take off my shoes and socks and pull my pants up to check for ankle weights! I ate a huge lunch and drank a lot of water! I had to gain 10lbs! Any other time I can gain no problem this time I cut it closes! My BMI was 39.99 thank god they rounded it up to 40! I received my approval last week and scheduled for surgery on the 19th. [emoji106]????

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