Can anyone help me with my weight loss history regarding insurance protocols?

Hello, everyone. I am a 25 year old woman who weighs 294 lbs. I have made the decision in my life to have WLS. In order to do so, I am in the process of obtaining new insurance (the insurance I have now does not cover it, of course). After reading other people's stories, they have advised some insurance companies want to see 5 years of previous weight loss attempts. That's fine, but during the last 4 1/2 years I didn't go the doctor (no insurance, you see). So the bulk of my weight loss history is me trying over the counter things, Overeaters Annoymous, etc. I'm just worried that that will not be sufficient to be approved through insurance for WLS. Currently I'm under an MD's care. He has prescribed Meridia & Xenical for me. In '97 a physician prescribed Phen-Fen for me. Can anyone advise if I should do more so I'm sure I'll get approved? Should I go to another nutritionist so it's current in my history? (Last time I went to a nutritionist I was around 16 or 17.) Please help! I want to make sure all my bases are covered. Thanks so much, everyone!!! You are all the greatest bunch of people in the world! Thank you all for your support!

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