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Michelle that sucks and it is stupid! I had to do it too. I "lost" 6 pounds the way my insurance worded it I had to show I was unable to lose 30 % of my body weight and keep it off for six months. I had went to my PCP for two months before for differnt things before I really knew I had to do that but I used that as my first two month and when he worte my letter he started it then too. Maybe you could do that? He also gave me diet sheets from his office for 1600 cal low fat on the third month and put it in his notes and told me to walk put that in the note. I didn't have the diet and mention of excerise at first and it didn't matter but be sure it's mention each month you can because they want it in the notes I sent copies of my PCP's notes on me for the six month with his letter.It's just one more stepping stone you will get passed!!! I used my PCP so the Ins. couldn't come back and say your surgeon can not refer you for this surgery. Hope this helps a little Best always Linda