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Thanks for all the responses. I am excited at the prospect of getting WLS and welcome more insight. I have several co-morbidities, so I think my biggest hurdle is meeting my insurance BMI of 35. Thanks everybody.

Hi. Just starting my journey. My doctor referred me for weight loss surgery and I have decided on VGS. However my BMI is about 33.6 and BCBSNJ requires a BMI of 35 with comorbidities (which I believe I meet at least 2). Has anyone had luck getting approved with this insurance at this low of a BMI? Do I just try to gain the extra 12 or so pounds? One weight loss surgeons office I spoke with actually told me to put weights in my pockets to meet the weight/BMI minimum at my weigh in. I really believe the surgery is going to benefit me and I want to make it work. All input is greatly appreciated.

Thank you WooWoo and WhoKnows for responding. I thought of one more related question if anyone can address it. Will the insurance company be suspicious if my weight has been near my current level (within 5 pounds) at all my doctor visits for a year and I suddenly go up 10-12 pounds? Thanks for any input.