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I have the same issue. I have a 5 year history but only three of those was my BMI over 35. The reason was that I was in a weight loss study on weight meds with monthly meetings with a dietitian. The study lasted for 56 weeks. When I finished the study I started on Nutrisystem. My surgeon's office is saying that I won't qualify since I had only 3 of the last 5 years being over 35. At no time though was I less than 30 BMI. I'm very frustrated thinking that because I put forth a tremendous effort which did not work over the long run, I am being punished. So do I wait for 2 more years without dieting or do I challenge the insurance company?

I have numerous problem too but apparently the insurance specialist was only interested in blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. She had no suggestions as to how to what to do. I am thinking about geting in touch with Viscio Law to see if they can be more proactive in gettting the surgery approved. Woudl it help to call the insurance co.? Would it help to gain the extra wieght to get to a 40 BMI?

Thanks. I got the impression that the insurance specialist at the drs. office was more of a clerk than an expert. To her, the whole procedure was cut and dry. I'm getting some good info here. I think that I took her word as gospel when she stated that the knees were not co-morbidities. all she was interested in was diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesteral.

HOw do you go about getting that diagnosed? I know my daughter swears that I snore like a freight train!