I didn't have a medical history as well.  I was healthy as a horse--and just as big!  I wrote a letter explaining why I didn't have a history to provide--being uninsured for years as a grad student, not getting meaningful help from medical professionals when I did go, concerns about being put on diet drugs (can you say phen-fen?), etc.  I did list diet attempts such as Weigh****cher, Nutrisystem (included copies of payments), etc.  Maybe having such a high BMI (66) made it a no brainer, but I was approved. So much of it depends on the insurance company, Good luck, Sally

When I went to my surgeon they had a huge packet of information that I had to fill out.  In that packet it had me list all the diest I have tried over the past 5 years if they were supervised or monitored by a doctor etc and how much weight I lost and regained and how long I did the diet.  I listed my attempts at Atkins, South Beach, Weigh****chers, Optifast, and I also did low calorie and excersize per doctor's order.  I had a letter from my doctor that documented the first time we discussed weightloss and what my weight etc was at that time.  To be honest I actually thought the letter would make it so I couldn't get through my doctor was a realy witch and was trying to make it sound like I only wanted surgery and wasn't willing to try other things when infact I was doing everything I could.  I was so shocked and amazed. Have you talked to a surgeon yet?  That is the best place to start cause they are used to dealing with insurance companies and usually know exactly what it takes to get an approval.  My surgeon never had one doubt mine would get approved and he was right.  Blue Cross also has a benefits coordinator call you and talk to you about your decision and to make sure you are happy with the progress and don't have any questions once you get approved.  I know if I had known it was going to be so easy to get approved for me (not everyone gets approved so easily) I would have done this years ago.  Again good luck and feel free to ask away. :)

Don't know much about the different policies but I have Blue Access with wellmark and I was approved with in 2 weeks on my first try.  My portion of the hospital bills and everything after insurance was $1300.  I was pretty happy about it and I have not had any issues with insurance not paying for things.

Sally,        I am on the chicken and string cheese part.  I tried some peeled cucumbers with fat free italian dressing last night and had no problems with it.  I am really tired of eggs and beans tho I can tell yah that.  I can barely eat either of them anymore.  I am ok with the chicken, but not much you can do with 1 and 1/2 ounces of meat.  So I make my chicken, then add a piece of lowfat pepperjack cheese and I put some salsa on that.  That is my supper lately.  Do u have any recipes you would like to share? I am in need of new recipes.  Let me know and hope to hear from you soon.  Thanks Chris

1) I will be having my psych eval in a few weeks. What kind of questions are asked? What should I expect? 2) My medical records history is thin as I have been fortunate to have avoided almost all the comorbidities. I do not need to take medication for anything and so rarely go to the doctor. My BMI is almost 50. I have faithfully been on an exercise program for the last 2 years. Will that cut it with my insurance company Coventry?