If you were told that if your insurance would cover Lap-Band surgery if you were a little bit heavier, would you gain weight in order to get the surgery covered? If so, how much would you consider gaining?

I gained some unintentional pounds. I hope everything worked out for you.

Just talking about this very subject with my friend because I am 1 or 2 point from BMI after doing the pre op diet (just to see if I could do the shakes).... I think the ankle weight thing is scary because what if they found them. I will drink some Water tonight and see how much weight it adds. I know my bladder is weak though (from being overweight) so I am not sure how long I could hold it; or if it would even be enough water to help me meet BMI.

BTW it seems some bariatric groups are more strict about weighing in than others..

slumping works! I was measured at 5' 3" and I have been 5' 4 1/2" all my adult life!!!!

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Don't forget to slump. If you are shorter your BMI will be higher.

I ask my dr for a referral and was told that she didn't think I would be approved, so I went on a diet and lost 10 lbs, then got the approval letter. My insurance declined me over 5 lbs. I stuffed my face for a week and gained about 5 of it back, then wore the ankle weights and put weights in my pockets and bra.