BMI and the giants: some comments welcomed!

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Hi group

I'm at a BMI of 20, but I wanted to ask you in particular about the

DH.

I'm looking for comments/opinions from other " giants " . You know who

you are, the people [usually men....doubt that we have any women on

this list who this applies to, but if you are there....] who are

sick and tired of hearing " How's the weather up there? " , i.e., guys

over 6'5 " .

The BMI as listed [to me] seems to be utter nonsense for the tall

people.

The DH has a BMI of something like 37, and even when he gets to

where his doctor says is a good weight for him, the BMI will still

be about 30 [genetic lymphedema....legs like tree trunks....real

fun....and yes, that is said very sardonically].

According to the BMI chart, he should weigh about 208 at 6'7 " .

YEAH, RIGHT........have you ever seen a 6'7 " guy at 208? Have you

ever seen a walking pencil before?

OK: Looking from comments from other very tall people, their

reactions/opinions about the BMI, and from the other medical

professionals on this list.

Thanks!

Diane