How Do They Weigh You?

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Hello All,

I would really appreciate any advice or answers to my questions because I'm getting very nervous.

I'm submitting all my paperwork and going to my initial consultation with the surgeon on Friday. I am feeling nervous about my weight because I am on the "lighter" side of heavy. I'm 5'5, 240lbs and even though my knees and hips are killing me, my weight has caused my arches to fall(which means I wear orthodics 24/7 and cannot go barefoot without pain in my knees and hips) I get winded easily and I wear a size 18/20, when I calculate my BMI, it says I am a 39.9 BMI which is so close, yet so far from 40BMI.

My mom says not to worry, that I should keep my shoes on when they weigh me and with my clothes, I'll definately be closer to 40.

So anyway, what I'm wondering is:

1. How do they weigh you? Are you allowed to keeep on your shoes and clothes? Or do you get barefoot and in a gown?

2. Do they weigh you and then deduct 2 - 5 lbs for your clothes and shoes?

3. Did they use an old fashioned scale (the kind where you move the large piece across) or an electronic one that sends a pulse through your body to check your weight?

4. Has anyone ever been denied for being only slightly under like me?

5. Did they check your height?

They WANT everything to go smoothly so insurance will cover your surgery. Wear jeans, layer a shirt under a sweater or sweatshirt. Keep your shoes on. I have a friend who works in a hospital, HER doctor told her to wear her heaviest stuff. Eat something salty the night before, that should ensure you retain some water!! Good luck!