Is this the beginning of a fight?

Good Evening- My current BMI is 35-36. I know I am considered a "lightweight" but I need this surgery to stay healthy and alive! I have several co-morbidities including hypertensions, diabetes, stress urinary incontinence, depression, fatigue, high cholesterol. Lots of family history of early strokes, heart attacks, and cancer. My surgeon's office sent the paperwork to Blue Cross for approval. They want more information before they approve or deny. First they want a sleep study done. I listed four of the symptoms associated with sleep apnea although I don't snore. So even though I don't think I have sleep apnea, I will gladly take the test at several hundred dollars out of my own pocket. Second, they want a letter from my personal physician giving details about how this surgery will help my "uncontrolled blood sugar". My blood sugar is controlled with oral medication. I didn't think if you had co-morbidities that they had to be "uncontrolled". So I have to wait until my I go into a diabetic coma or stroke out from high blood pressure? (Sorry, as you can tell I am frustrated.) Is the beginning of the one year "battle of the bulge" with the insurance company that I have heard other AMOS members talk about? Am I over-reacting and is this just part of the process. Thanks for your help.

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