Questions about consulation and surgery weight

I have finally made the decision to have the surgery and found this website. I had a question about my consultation. Do i get weighed in my clothes or do I put a gown on? What bout my height? Do they measure you at the office or just ask you what height you are? My height is a little less than 5'2", I know using 5'1 would help with my approval. Also, would my surgery be canceled if my BMI wasn't 40 on the day of my surgery? I am about 5 pounds or so short of my BMI to be 40. Thanks Josie

Josie, We usually weigh our patients in their street clothes. We never lie about a patient's height, but we do round it off, so if you're just shy of 5' 1-and-a-half you would be listed in our system as 5' 1. If you're a pound or two shy, you might just happen to get really thirsty and have to drink a lot of water right before you get weighed... It's silly to play these games, but it's the insurance companies that make us do it. And we have never cancelled anyone the day of surgery because their BMI was less than 40 - once your data is in the system, it's "in the system." Good luck! Dr. C The Deaconess Surgical Weight Loss Center Cincinnati, Ohio (513) 559-2545 PS I'm from Kentucky, and I've never heard of Flatwood!

Thanks Dr. Curry for the reply. That eases my mind alot. I am so close to the 40 BMI, and have read how hard the insurance companies are to deal with. I tend not to eat if i'm really nervous, and was afraid I would fall short of the req. 40 the day of surgery and then the surgery would be canceled. Oh..Flatwoods is in northeast KY..near OH, KY, WVA borders. Close to Ashland. Thanks! Josie

I went to Baratrics in columbus Grove city in 1999 to have this surgery done. They listed me at 5`5 I am 5`8 I could not beleive that. I said I am not 5`5 they said yes you are. I said OKay... Take Care Barb

Gee whiz, You have never heard of some guy called, Billy Ray Cyrus??? That's where he claims as his hometown. Just giving you a hard time now that I am only a week away from surgery, I guess I should be nicer to you huh.

Everyone sing... "Don't tell my heart, my achey-brakey heart..." They don't make 'em like that no more... C

I am singing loudly. I now can dance to that too,thanks to you. Will you please send me your new CD. I am from a very musical family so maybe we can do a duet lol,Cindy