Thanks for the reply. I did call (one hour ordeal) and was able to download the summary for Bariatric Surgery:
"The individual must have serially documented active participation in a non-surgical weight reduction regimen for at least 6 continuous months, in the 2 years prior to surgery, to enable both behavioral changes and adequate assessment of anticipated postoperative dietary maintenance. These efforts must be fully appraised and documented by the physician requesting authorization for surgery"
So, although this has been dropped in some states -- it apparently has not been dropped with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. They said I needed to choose the State "Ohio" because that was the "Home Office" for my plan.....