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  1. 11-05-2009, 05:41 AM #1
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    BMI too high for surgery!!!!!!!!!

    I was refused gyno surgery because my BMI is too high!

    They rejected me flat out after seeing my BMI figures, i've not even had a consultation so I'm guessing they think I'm a huge fat ass!

    Obviously I'm applealing this.

    I've been googling to see if extra muscle mass leads to any increased risk post surgery and I can't find a thing!

    Any input you guys have would great.
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  2. 11-05-2009, 06:08 AM #2
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  4. 11-05-2009, 08:31 AM #4
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  5. 11-05-2009, 08:33 AM #5
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    But at 5,11 and 250lbs that gives me a BMI of 35 (more than 30 is obese) although i'm at 10% bf.
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    Quote Originally Posted by graeme87 View Post
    But at 5,11 and 250lbs that gives me a BMI of 35 (more than 30 is obese) although i'm at 10% bf.
    So go see the Doc face to face and show him that a BMI calculator doesnt mean sh*t.
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  7. 11-05-2009, 08:47 AM #7
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    Go see ur doctor personally and show him ur no fatty ... Take of ur shirt and pair urself in green and tell him it's better if he doesn't piss u off
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    Quote Originally Posted by *El Diablo* View Post
    So go see the Doc face to face and show him that a BMI calculator doesnt mean sh*t.
    Thats what my Endocrinologist told me......
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  9. 11-05-2009, 09:20 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by elpropiotorvic View Post
    Go see ur doctor personally and show him ur no fatty ... Take of ur shirt and pair urself in green and tell him it's better if he doesn't piss u off
    I might just do that lol.

    I’ve sent the consultant an email explaining the situation and my GP has backed it up so hopefully the decision is over turned because to the best of my knowledge having excess muscle does not put you at any greater risk during or post surgery like excess body fat does.
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  10. 11-05-2009, 09:28 AM #10
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    bmi calc's = a joke.

    go hit the treadmill fatty

    j/k
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  11. 11-05-2009, 11:57 AM #11
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    I hate BMI, it's such a load of shit. There are too many variables going on for the scale to be used for anything official.
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    BMI is a pretty descent measure for sedentary adults, for those that are athletic and or have lots of muscle mass it is not a good indicator at all. We all know this, the Doc just assumed he was a fatty.
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  13. 11-05-2009, 12:42 PM #13
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    5'10" 250lb at 10%,, fk man , id just go over there tell him hes gonna give you a free surgery and then go fk his wife
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  14. 11-05-2009, 01:20 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckt12345 View Post
    5'10" 250lb at 10%,, fk man , id just go over there tell him hes gonna give you a free surgery and then go fk his wife
    Eh it's 5'11" :P lol
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