BMI

Sorry, but I think that is a really bad idea. I started this at a bmi of 55. I would have given my right arm for a bmi of 38. I have spent my adult life trying to get to a better weight, without success. The idea of gaining for surgery makes me cringe, because I have worked my butt off to meet the weight loss requirement & barely made it.

I am sitting here 10 days after surgery & I have had a crazy hard week. 

So I am saying this as nicely as possible, please don't. Please ask your doctor to help you. 

Are you saying you regret having the surgery?  My BMI may "only " be 38, but ive been carrying around an extra 80 lbs off and on most of my life and its time to stop the cycle.  I'm pre diabetic and have been on medication for sever reflux for years now.  In the grand scheme of things a 55 BMI compared to a 38 is drastic, but again, everyone's health and situation is different. 

no, am am saying that gaining weight on purpose is not good for your body

if you dont not qualify of surgery, making yourself qualify sounds concerning

Yes, at times this painful, long week I have questioned,  What did I do??? Surgery is a big deal.

& since you cant see my tone of voice, know that I intended this with a soft voice & concern

I agree surgery is a huge deal, but the weight gain I'm speaking of is 5 to 6 lbs not 20 plus and if I am planning to have RNY so those few lbs will save me literally thousands of dollars. 

My bmi is 39 w/comorbidities. I am apprpoved and starting the process soon. Me and others like me seem to be afraid to do what we have to do, and that's to have RNY. In my case I'm no spring chicken so time is of the essence(LOL). I know of 2 others that have to gain 5-6 more pounds to qualify. Those are the ones that are desperately trying to get it. But if the Dr. feels your weight or (in my case) diabetes may cause you to have a heart attack or stroke, then you have to do what you have to do. 

I'm from Canada.  They don't care how much I weighed before my official weigh in - just the number on that day.  No insurance companies involved - we get free medical care.

Well correct me if I'm mistaken, but doesn't OHIP stand for "Ontario Health Insurance Program"? No COMMERCIAL insurance company, but it IS an insurance program, NOT free by virtue of our high Federal and Provincial taxes. Those who abuse or otherwise manipulate our health system take away from those who need it or cause lengthy wait times for those who need it most. Just sayin'.

Have you checked your insurance to make sure it just looks at your current weight?  My insurance required two years of documentation showing I met the BMI requirement. 

This was actually a concern for me:  during those past two years, I had been at a lowish weight (220) through a great deal of hard work.  So I could not show 2 years at the 40+ BMI range.  However, I do have sleep apnea, so I was able to qualify with the comorbidity.   

Hi Karen, after a lifetime of obesity, giving it my best effort for 30 years, and losing and gaining 100 lbs twice, I wan't going to let a 2%  BMI shortfall prevent me from the recovery I so desperately needed.  So my perspective on the issue is a little different than yours.  I agree with you on the high taxes though, and agree with you that wait times are really atrocious, although a year or so wait can be very helpful in getting mentally prepared for the life changes.  Part of being in this online community together is being able to live at peace with each other with our varied perspectives.  I've seen you be a tremendous agent of good and encouragement on the forum - thanks for all you have done to build up others who are on the journey.  :)

I'm in a similar situation.  My BMI is 39.2 and with every pound I lose it goes down.  I haven't been approved by the insurance or seen the surgeon yet so I'm a little worried.  I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol so I don't know if it is enough for an approval.  If it absolutely has to be 40 it's really easy for me to gain a few pounds without trying, all I have to do is stop eating small portions and eat my normal portions.