Shouldn't people be truthful?

I'm a little concerned about some of the things I'm reading on this site about people trying to deceive doctors and insurance companies so they can have WLS. Putting quarters in your bra and pockets to increase your weight or stooping to make yourself seem shorter...or planning to gain weight to reach the required BMI to have WEIGHT LOSE surgery. What's going on? I would do cartwheels if I were only 100lbs over my ideal weight....which I think most would agree "ideal" weights are sometimes unrealistic. I realize some people may not be that much overweight and still have co-morbid conditions, but then there is no reason to lie about your BMI. Does anyone think the increase in people getting this surgery is leading more insurance companies to exclude it?

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