Any pre-op'ers out there afraid of being denied?

[KaiserKid 81]

I weighed myself today and I'm 3lbs off from a 40 BMI, which insurance requires to qualify (no comorbids). I'm 6 weeks from my first weigh-in with MD/nut/psych. I'm putting a lot of stake in to this appt so I don't want 2-3 measly lbs to prevent me from having this procedure.

Will they just tell me to go home?

[KristenLe 5,979]

I would suggest gaining a few pounds. (I know that is against everything we are trying to do). The surgeon won't tell you to go home - but insurance may deny you.

[Peggy D 124]

Usually they go by your weight at your first visit. We're so used to trying to wear the lightest-weight clothes when we go to the doctor, but for this visit you'll want to wear heavier clothes, maybe even put some weights in your pockets like your phone, keys, etc. I checked your BMI using this calculator &, at 4' 11" & 198 lbs., you're at exactly 40.0. So a weight of 199 will put you at a BMI of 40.2.

[KaiserKid 81]

Usually they go by your weight at your first visit. We're so used to trying to wear the lightest-weight clothes when we go to the doctor, but for this visit you'll want to wear heavier clothes, maybe even put some weights in your pockets like your phone, keys, etc. I checked your BMI using this calculator &, at 4' 11" & 198 lbs., you're at exactly 40.0. So a weight of 199 will put you at a BMI of 40.2.

Thanks PeggD - unfortunately (funny to say it that way) I now weigh 195 so I have to get it back up before my appointment.

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[nickisleeve 127]

I was in the same position and I just added calories and ate unhealthy which sucked. I have my first pre op appt today and noticed that the scale at the Drs office scale was a little friendly by 7 lbs. at home I weighed 221 at the office I weighed 228. I never wanted a scale to be more until today. Good luck.

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Take your shoes off. Slouch a little. One inch is the difference of an entire point on my bmi.

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[nickisleeve 127]

Take your shoes off. Slouch a little. One inch is the difference of an entire point on my bmi.

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Best advice ever!!!! I did that today.

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