Question:
What is the lowest BMI anyone has had and still was approved for WLS?
— Misty J. (posted on June 28, 2000)
June 28, 2000
My BMI was I think hovering around 35 and I was approved by Cigna.
— Beth B.
June 28, 2000
Mine was 38 when I first went to the doctor. They would not let me have the
surgery because my insurance would not pay unless I had a BMI of 40.
Needless to say, I gained the weight so my insurance would accept me.
— Barbara P.
June 29, 2000
Mine was barely over 40 with a co-morbity of arthritis and some other
lesser ones. I have CIGNA HMO. Good Luck!
— Dot W.
June 29, 2000
I am 5'4 and I weighed about 205. My BMI was 38. No problem with approval
from Aetna US Healthcare EPO. I am 7 weeks post op and down 37 lbs.
— Tami G.
June 29, 2000
My BMI was 37.5 at the time of my operation. My surgeon will not place
bands on people with a BMI below 35, and will not do RNYs on people below
40.
— Layla R.
June 29, 2000
Hi! My BMI was 34.2. I had several comobidities. I was terminal from
Pancreatitis caused from High Triglycerides. I was Diabetic, taking 22
bottles of insulin monthly. I had open RNY With Ileum Bypass, on 4-17. I've
lost 55#, and am cured of pacreatitis and diabetes. I weigh 158 today!!!!!
— CohenHeart
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