Question:
What is criteria for having surgery

I am 46yo female with hypothyroiditis, renal insufficiency, hypertension, chronic insomnia, chronic rhinitis, post menopausal on hrt and am 5'6" tall and weigh 190lbs. Can I get the surgery?    — FatSandy (posted on December 22, 2007)

December 22, 2007
Depends on your BMI. Most surgeon's and insurances require a BMI of at least 35+ and some even require a BMI of at least 40. Your's is only 30.7, so I would say doubtful, but do research and speak to your doctor. Good luck and God bless!
   — crystalsno

December 22, 2007
Check with your doctor within your insurance company. It sounds like you may have some co-morbid conditions to may qualify you if your BMI is under 40. That is what most insurance companies do. But not every insurance company is the same.
   — Dave Chambers

December 22, 2007
Plus most people STRETCH when getting height measured, just a couple inches less in height changes BMI a lot. Why stretch and disqualify yourself? just stand normally when getting height measured, most people shrink as we age, from spinal compression.
   — bob-haller

December 23, 2007
most dr's and insurance companies require you to be atleast 100+ lbs over your ideal weight and a BMI of over 40. Peggy
   — DBlazer325

December 23, 2007
You have a BMI of 30.6. This indicates that you are Obese. Your BMI is generally high enough to qualify you for bariatric surgery if you have comorbid conditions such as diabetes (type II), hypertension, sleep apnea or other potentially life-threatening diseases. The table below shows value ranges and what they mean: Range - Meaning Less than 18.5 - Underweight 18.5 - 24.9 Normal 25.0 - 29.9 Overweight 30.0 - 39.9 Obese 40.0 - 50 Extremely Obese over 50 Super Obese
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