Height X Weight = Bmi

[Inrun8 0]

I'm starting the process about being qualified. My Ins. Requires BMI of 35+ comorbidies in which I have 3!

Now when I use the BMI calculator I guess I'm about 5'7" and 215 which puts me around 34.8 I'm in the ballpark. I guess I can go on a eating binge and put me over the edge. Or I can say I'm 5'6". At one point does someone actually measure how tall you are? And do they make you weigh in shoes?

[LizInTexas 125]

They measured my height on the very first visit and made me take off my shoes before I got on the scale. Some do let you keep your shoes on so I guess it just depends on the individual...

[Barisaxylady 154]

You may want to find out if the BMI has to be at the first appt or right before surgery. Many drs make you loose 5% prior to surgery which can put you under again.

[Darkkyss 33]

I know I have heard of people eatting tons 2 weeks before there first appointment to be on the safe side. take shoes off!! LOL..........They did not tell me I just took mine off, wear heavy clothes that day.