Bowing out

**nomad9988** · 08-23-2018 09:28 AM

I'd like to delete this post, I decided to gain the few pounds necessary to qualify

**denzel** · 08-23-2018 08:13 PM

I guess that you will be feeling gutted @nomad9988. I really feel for you.

This is just a suggestion - is there any chance you could go to Mexico and do a self-pay? There is someone on this site who doesn't even have a BMI of 30!! (so medically, they are not even Class 1 Obese), going to Mexico to have a gastric sleeve.

Can only wish you all the best x.

**Christie13** · 08-23-2018 09:34 PM

I had to gain 7 lbs to qualify and did it. Best decision I ever made.

sraebaer · 08-24-2018 11:16 AM

Sorry! According to your profile you have 100 pounds to lose? That doesn't make any sense that you would have to weigh more! Rocks in your pockets?!?

**nomad9988** · 08-24-2018 11:29 AM

I've been trying to work around the numbers, but I'm 5'9" with a bmi just under 38.

**simplyseahorse** · 08-24-2018 12:16 PM

Usually if you have any co-morbidities at all, insurance will cover a BMI of 35 - I only had high blood pressure and a BMI of 39 and I was covered. Sometimes it takes a lot of collaboration with your MDs, but eventually it can usually be worked out.

**AnnieStillG** · 08-25-2018 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by simplyseahorse

Usually if you have any co-morbidities at all, insurance will cover a BMI of 35 - I only had high blood pressure and a BMI of 39 and I was covered. Sometimes it takes a lot of collaboration with your MDs, but eventually it can usually be worked out.

I had lost weight down to a 38 BMI as well, had multiple co morbidities; but our insurance was just "no" and the hoops were too high for me. We elected self pay (in the states) and its the best decision we've ever made. I feel like a whole new soul!