BMI question

[Shaye 6]

My primary said my bmi is 40. I used and online bmi calculater and it said 39.5. Does that make a huge difference with surgeons and insurance? Im 5'5-5'6 and last weight in dec was 245lbs. No comorbidities either. Please give ur opinion or simular experience!!!

[funinthesun00 157]

For insurance purposes I'd be 5'5" if possible. I am self pay, but from what I hear, it matters.

[notmeanymore 629]

Go with the higher number as far as insurance is concerned. I had to have a 40 or higher to be approved with no comorbidities. But in my case, I had a couple comorbidities anyway but didnt have to worry because I was a 41 anyway.

[Shaye 6]

Thanks alot! I think ive gained alittle anyway since december..ugh but im sure the surgeons office will weigh me before paper work gets sent to insurance.

[No game 14,437]

I wouldn't worry to much.. I was 39. Something and thought oh crap and gained a few pounds... They approved my at my original weight! Gained for nothing and had an extra 7 pounds to deal with 0_o

[Shaye 6]

I wouldn't worry to much.. I was 39. Something and thought oh crap and gained a few pounds... They approved my at my original weight! Gained for nothing and had an extra 7 pounds to deal with 0_o

Nice to know! I was worried they would be real picky and stick to their rules since theyre paying. Ive gained just from sitting at home with my 3yr old. I wish they would just send me my seminar info so i can get this going!!!