You would be correct - well' date=' the weight fluctuates, but all in all, that is close enough. I am medium frame, so 124-138 is what my weight is supposed to be. In reality, the 200% is supposed to be on both ends of the weight scale, according to Tricare. So, if you take the low end[/size']

124 X 200% = 248 (here, I am ok)

The high end is

138 X 200% = 276 (Which I don't meet)

So, your guess is as good as mine. Here is the Met Life link if anyone wants it.

Met life ideal height weight tables references

My approval says approved due to Morbid obesity - doesn't list any details.

i know that you wrote this over a year ago but i wanted to know how you find out your ideal weight. i tried what you did and come up with wird numbers?! im 5'5 and 264 as far as i know im a medium frame. i was denide from tricare because i dont have any co-morbitidys but im a 100 pounds over weight. im going in to see my pcm on monday and see if we can find something to get me approved. any help?

karen

wow.. i am 5'5 also and 263 and i have been approved i am in trisouth with humana.. are you looking at an onpost hospital doing it or other.. i am looking at our MTF doing it and i never had to really deal with tricare i guess.. atleast not yet.. my bmi is 43.9 so from what i got out of our meeting last week you have to be OVER 40 % BMI with no co morbities or 35-39 with atleast 1 comorbity. My PCM brought the band to my attention i didn't even know it was an option within tricare. just keep fighting.. need anything send me a message or an email. danielle.hurst@hotmail.com ! take care!