im 5'1 and 170lbs. im 26 going on 27yrs. old. ive been thinking of getting the surgery but my b\f told me i had to be extreamly over weight. is it true. and ive also heard that some ladies wear weights to put on pounds when they are getting weighed by the doctors. has anybody done that and did that work? and do you have to be a certain weight? i would really like to know. thanks
2006-08-27 17:10:18 · 8 answers · asked by ninaross 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
sorry guys but what is bmi?
2006-08-27 17:35:29 · update #1
100+ lbs overweight.
BMI of 35+ with co-morbidities, 40+ without
Co-morbidities such as severe sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
Documented failure of diet and exercise programs (doctor supervised)
2006-08-28 04:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by Rosie Young 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is not clear to me now. I feel you are meaning Coronary arteries Bye-pass Grafting (CABG) surgery. For any surgery age, weight are not the criteria. Only the body should be fit to withstand the surgery. I have undergone CABG twice with a gap of 11 years. If the surgery has to be done means it should be done and the Doctor will decide. He will regulate medicines, food extra to reduce or your weight and you need not worry or ask any one.
Best of lock
2006-09-02 06:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should be at least 100 pounds overweight or have comorbities such as Diabetes or a debilitating condition to even consider or be considered for this risky surgery. This surgery should only be as a last resort.
2006-08-27 21:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most places require you to be 100 pds over weight , although there are some that require you to be 75/85 pds overweight. also some go by the bmi factor which i can tell you that your bmi is 32. which is obese. but not morbidly obese. morbidly obese is a bmi greater than 40. which is usually required for the gastric bypass.
2006-08-27 17:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor should be able to tell you if you are over weight or not. He can also tell if you are a candidate for the surgery. This surgery is a big deal it is serious.
2006-08-27 17:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by Jovan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 276 & 5.3. A dr will tell you - but if you stop eating sugars, carbs & drink no sodas it will greatly help - I had the surgery now am 130. I would do it all over again but there can be complications.
2006-08-27 17:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by terri d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you have to be at least 100 lbs over weight to even be considered for it.
2006-08-27 17:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by shortylovesherman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep.
BMI over 40
or BMI over 35 with other symptoms and health problems
You don't qualify.
2006-08-27 17:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋