DO NOT HAVE YOU BMI TESTED

I was not informed or read anything that stated that when you have a PM or Defib. you should not have your Body Mass Index taken, it will mess with your devise. You may already be aware of this, but I thougt I'd post in just incase. Lynnell

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Experience ~ ~

by Carolyn65 - 2010-09-14 10:09:02

Did this happen to you; did you hear this from someone else? I have not heard this info., but I am so glad you 'posted' this.

Please let us know your source. If it happened to you, I sure hope you are ok. I have an ablation/PM.

Best to You,
Carolyn G. in TEXAS ~ Lots of Rain in TEXAS ~

BMI

by Beach Boy - 2010-09-14 10:09:34

Please be advised that Body Mass Index is not a test.
Its a calculation based upon your height and weight.
Its used to determine if a person is overweight or obese.

BMI is a general measure of health.
Separate BMIs are set for men and women.
BMI is important as obesity is a risk factor for a variety
of health risks.

Hope this proves helpful.

RE: BMI CALCULATION

by Lynnell - 2010-09-14 11:09:54

Test, calculation, the point was that if your at a gym or somewhere else that someone wanted to measure you BMI, it's dangerous to do.
No it didn't happen to me, as the trainer was about to have me take the calculation, the manager of the gym stoped him and told him I could not have the measurement done due to my pace-maker/defib. for about a month now I've been asking others if this is true, for the manager was the only one that even heard of this before. So today I called Metronick, the company where my implant was made, and they confirmed this for me. Hope this is helpful,
Carolyn in Texas, I hate to tell you what it's like in California right now. God Bless

Type of "Test"

by turboz24 - 2010-09-15 02:09:35

Yes, as heartu said, the type of "test" they are refering to is a conductivity test. The assumption is that the more fat you have under your skin, the better your skin will conduct electricity. A women at work had this test done, she essentially has a 6 pack, weighs 110 lbs, and the "skin resistance" bmi test claims that she is 30% body fat, which is impossible.

The best way is the hydrostatic test as mentioned.

The standard measurements for BMI only works for people who exercise moderate to little and definately not for people who exercise at an athlete level or weight train.

Some feel waist size is a better indicator than BMI. Anything over 40 in for men and 35 in for women is considered unhealthy.

Probably was going to use a device

by heartu - 2010-09-15 09:09:16

I think some gyms use some sort of electronic devices that sends electrical signals through your body to measure your BMI. This is totally inaccurate and yes dangerous in my opinion. I am totally surprised that they are even permitted to use such a device if they are not qualified. To me it would be like getting tasered by a stranger.

The CDC measures BMI via a calculation that uses height and weight, like BeachBoy stated. It is mainly used as a risk assessment for health problems.

BMI's calculated this way are not accurate in athletes and then calipers may be used by an experienced examiner (i.e. physical therapists, exercise physiologists)

The best way and most accurate way to measure BMI is via hydrostatic weighing (underwater weighing) is the most accurate way to calculate body fat.

But I doubt most people need to know the most precise amount of body fat they have. The height/weight calculation is enough to know if you are in the normal, overweight, or obese ranges.

Hydrostatic test risk

by ElectricFrank - 2010-09-16 12:09:18

The only problem with the hydrostatic test is the Cell Phone Risk. Just about the time they put you under water the techs girlfriend calls on his cell phone. GLUB.

LOL

frank

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