Sorry to hear you are having trouble getting approved. I was approved the same day they recieved it. I am 55 yrs have hypertension and high cholesterol, and trouble with my joints. I am 5'6" and weigh 240 lbs. I did all my pre req's like getting my psyc eval, all my hospital tests, barium swallow, dietitcian, letters from my docs, including the cardiologist, and all my docs notes in regards to my weight. I also had to give them a complete list of all diets I had been on my entire life and results. It took about 6 weeks from the first time i went to my surgeons seminar. Tri Care, which I am in the west so it is TriWest approved it right away. My surg date is July 9.
Good luck to you and if I can help you in any way, give me a shout.
Rondi