what is 200% over ideal weight for a 5 foot person?

I have been approved by Tricare to see the surgeon of my choice but I am afraid to get my hopes up because I have no major co morbids. I am five foot and weigh 229 pounds with a bmi of 44.7. I think I am 200% above my ideal weight for height but I am not sure. I have high cholesterol and I have knee and back pain and have insomnia with mild sleep breathing difficulties but nothing too major. I worry because at first I got denied by insurance to see a surgeon because they said I did not weigh enough and at 220 pounds and a bmi of 43~ I was a lil bit confused. So maybe they were trying to say I was 6 pounds shy of being 200% above ideal weigh for height. I am not sure but when we resubmitted my referral with my new weight and bmi ~ I had no problems. I just fear being denied surgery. I guess I worry too much. Any one who is five foot and knows anything about this please let me know! Specifically those who have tricare.

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