Whats the go with BMI being less than 30 for IVF?

[lioness168]

Hi girls, I was wondering if anyone is able to enlighten me on the BMI requirements for IVF and why that is so. I currently have a BMI of 32.....any suggestions on how to get below 30 within 3 weeks? I'm worried I may miss out if over...is that how it works?

 

[beauty]

I read somewhere in UK BMI has got to be below a certain number but not sure..
Are you paying private for IVF? If so if your BMI is 32 I really dont think there take this too serious as you are just slight over.. so I really wouldnt worry to much, and if they had a problem with your BMI this would of been raised alot sooner than the IVF starting..

Here in the UK if the IVF treatment is on the NHS (where its free) then I have heard them be really funny with BMI and weight etc!!

Good luck for the IVF..xx

 

[rachelle1975]

In the UK if you are having IVF treatment on the NHS then your BMI needs to be under 30 before you commence treatment. If you are paying for the IVF cycle then it's a lot more flexible!!

I would recommend maybe doing weight watchers as its balanced and hitting the gym every day even if it's just to walk or cycle - if you are moving you are burning calories and you could be 10lb lighter in 3 weeks hun which would put you bang on target i'm sure!

Is the appt to say you can start or is it the first appt for them to take bloods and do your HIV Hep B etc? xx

 

[lioness168]

Thanks girls . Its the appointment where I start the Lucrin injection or Synarel nasal spray to turn off my hormones. My FS did all the bloods earlier, and he is one of the FS at the Clinic as well...so I am pretty lucky as I have had him the whole way through from day 1. He didn't mention my body size at all...and the clinic asked if I was overweight and I said well...I could lose a couple of Kgs...and she didn't ask anything else. She said to take my Folate and Iodine...thats about all.

I have a 2.5 y.o black labradore...do you think if I take him for a good half to an hour walk everyday, do some skipping (skip rope boxer style), drink lots of water and try not too eat too much chocolate I might be able to get it down? I might also give them a ring on Monday to make sure I'm ok.

 

[Kirstin]

You will need to do more than not eat chocolate walk your dog and drink water if you want to drop enough weight to get below 30

 

[lioness168]

awww....bugger! Thought I might be able to get away with that...hmmmm! Oh...and thanks for that Kirtsen, I think some support and advice on what TO DO would be a little more helpful though

 

[krissi]

You will need to do more than not eat chocolate walk your dog and drink water if you want to drop enough weight to get below 30

Thats a bit harsh and not very helpful!

Don't be put off, every bit of exercise and cutting out of calories will help you achieve your target weight hun. You need to aim to consume around 1200 calories aday and take at least 30 -45 minutes of high impact exercise such as swimming, jogging, walking (but needs to be at a speed to keep your heart rate abve normal.

 

[Arcanegirl]

You will need to do more than not eat chocolate walk your dog and drink water if you want to drop enough weight to get below 30

Kirstin, is there a reason why you have come into the section to give a completley unhelpful and frankly rude response?

 

[lioness168]

Thanks Krissi...your advice was HEAPS better and thanks for the support xo. I agree that the previous comment was a bit harsh and definately not very helpful at all!!!!!!! I'm a little cheesed off actually...lucky this didn't happen yesterday as I would have ripped someones head off!!!

Thanks for your support also Arcanegirl....big 's

 

[beauty]

I not sure how much weight you need to loose to get your BMI down to 30, but its only 32 so I bet its only a few pounds.. I would defo try a diet plan like weight watchers or slimming world and i bet within them 3weeks you get your BMI down to 30 in no time!!


Good luck huni, ignore that post, some people are SO rude and need to be learnt some manners!!

xx

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

what has gotten into you kirstin! why are you being so rude!

OP, take your dog for a good walk everyday then if you feel comfortable after a shirt while maybe up it to a brisk walk, then maybe a jog. set yourself a set diet. 3 main meals at same time everyday dont eat after 8 and try to add your 5 a day into your diet. Maybe buy yourself a few fitness accessories for home. also i read that alot of people are bigger than they should be because there dehydrated. apparently when your dehydrated it can be the same feeling as hunger so every time you feel hungry try a glass of water first and see how you feel

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

I think youd need to lose about a stone to drop to under 30.. not sure tho

 

[MrsJD]

3 weeks to go! Well do the Special K diet for two weeks, drink lots of water and walk the dog honey!

XXX

 

[beauty]

If its a stone then in 3 weeks I bet you can loose half a stone 7lbs or even 8lbs and prob get your BMI down to 31 (healthy way) loosing more than 2lb a week is not good!!

I defo advise the eating healthy plan then as that will prob get rid of 2lb a week and you prob get your bmi down to 31 in time.. I defo dont think there be funny with a BMI of 31 to 30..

You go girl.. remember it be worth it all in the end..xx

 

[lioness168]

Your support has been great girls.........thank you thank you thank you.

I'm too scared to ask anymore questions....in case of any rude responses..... but here we go....

Does anyone know the reason why they require it to below 30 BMI?

 

[Hollys_Twinny]

Hunni i've found a site where you can work out your bmi...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/your_weight/bmiimperial_index.shtml

just as an example a woman who weighs 13st 10lb with a height of 5ft 5in would have a bmi of 32... She would need to lose 12lb to reach a bmi of 30. Obviously your height and weight are different to that. But have a look just to find out what you're aiming for. And good luck with conceiving

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

i do but if i word it wrong sorry. They like it to be below 30 because they thing a lady who has less weight to carry around has a better chance of a sucessful pregnancy and also something to do with the amount of drugs they have to give you.
They perfer you to be smaller so you have a safer pregnancy and less complications

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

also it all depends on the individual..

 

[lioness168]

Thank you mum 2b. The only reason I think I am 32 BMI is because I have one of those scales that tells you what you are. I think this web site link is great...maybe I am not above 30 anyway!!!!!!! Thanks hun!

 

[lioness168]

Well I'm not exactly sure what I am in stones and pounds, but I am about 67kg and am about 164cm in height. I definately dont look obese as the chart says if your BMI is between 30 - 40BMI you are under the obese category. Hmmm....