I have been having the same issues. I was denied surgery after 6 mos because I did not have comorbidities. Resubmitted twice and they still denied. I am starting over again. But I intentionally gained 20 lbs to spike my sleep apnea. I had to take the test and then report that I cannot use the CPAP to control my apnea. How dumb it that!
The insurance company has since approved me for the 6 mos. I have to start all over again. I have to attend nutrition counseling, get a psych eval and lose the 20 lbs I had to gain. It is crazy what one has to do to get insurance coverage. Before I started this whole process I had to have my lapband removed. So I am hoping the third time is the charm.