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i just got a letter on friday stating that i need a supervised medical letter stating for 6 months that ive exercised. i did go to the gym for 4 months and had a personal trainer for 3 of those months then i started working out at work 3 times a week and my boss who is a doctor would exercise with me but i dont think that is proof enough for what they want. i am so upset. when i first got into the program last nov. the director told me that i have everything i need for the insurance and that i should be approved now i may not qualify. if i have to wait another 6 months im not sure if ill go through with surgery and i may not have insurance by then anyway. has anyone had this problem? any feedback

andrea

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Hi andielmt -

I was also VERY disappointed when I found out I had to do a 6 month weightloss and exercise. But you know what?.....the 6 months are going to come and go anyway........might as well use them to work towards a healthier life!!!

If it was someone you loved who had to do something for 6 months that would most likely extend their life - you would encourage them to do it - right? So this is me encouraging you to GO FOR IT!

Forest cat

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