Hello All, Yes it does stink you have to weight in at a certain amount....I weight 193 at the highest and BMI is 36.1 still having problems getting approved first time I was denied and wasn't going to go through with it ....6 months later here I am again going for my appointment tomorrow hoping I weight in enough to have the surgery ...I even have Type 2 diabetes and was rejected but, let's hope tomorrows appt., goes well....I will keep you posted!!! My Insurance is Carefirst Bluechoice of Maryland anyone else have problems with this Insurance? smooches for now.