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Dr just called and said I don't have sleep apnea or any other stuff that would qualify me for surgery....BUT...my bmi is 39.1 and if it gets to 40 by my next visit then I would qualify, what I to do???

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  • I would straight up buy some ankle weights and wear them. I don't care who bashes me for saying so. It's so close. Don't let this door close if you have decided this is what is right for you. Se

  • Just because your BMI is 39 doesn't mean that you don't deserve a tool that will ultimately help you achieve optimal health. My BMi is 40 and is my highest ever now due to a broken ankle last year.

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    Eat .eat. and dont worry bout calories. Cause you may only need to gain six...but in the long run. .youll be able to be fit, healthy and happy ya did it. Sent from my SM-S765C using the BariatricPa

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I would straight up buy some ankle weights and wear them. I don't care who bashes me for saying so. It's so close. Don't let this door close if you have decided this is what is right for you.

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Try to scrunch down when they do your height, I did and it made then put me 2 inches shorter which raised my BMI.

I know of some one purchasing small ankle weights and putting them in bra under the boobs... it worked. or EAT EAT

I'd eat something high fat/salt to make myself bloated. Very uncomfortable, but Water retention packs on the weight.

Just because your BMI is 39 doesn't mean that you don't deserve a tool that will ultimately help you achieve optimal health. My BMi is 40 and is my highest ever now due to a broken ankle last year. Actually that is what made me think surgery when in the past I'd been against it. I love the gym and worked my butt off last JAnuary and ate no processed foods , stayed below 25 g of carbs and at an average of 1200 calories a day. It took me 5 months to lose 25 lbs and I felt good then Broke my ankle and BAM up 30 lbs. I looked at the last ten years of my life and realized its a constant battle and I've spent countless hours, money, effort and I'm heavier then I have ever been. Do what you have to do to be the 40 BMI so you can get the tool you need to succeed. I realize insurance companies need a cutoff but obese is obese and at 39 BMI vs 40 we have the same issues and just want to see results when we put in the work.

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Hey everyone I truly thank everyone for your input on mines and it's seems like a few of you are in this too... I went to my other dr today and I was at 233 lbs so that put my bmi at 40 yayyyy!!!! I just hope that's the case when I go to my last nutrition visit on Thursday, thanks again everyone and wish you all success on your journey

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