What if my BMI goes too low before surgeryconsult?

I had my psych consult a couple of weeks ago, and the psychologist said she wanted me to lose 5-10 pounds before she'd sign off on me. My BMI was 36 when I saw her, and now it's about 35.2 (after losing 5 pounds). My fear is that when I have my consultation with the surgeon in 2 weeks, if my BMI has fallen below 35 she'll say I don't qualify anymore! I have several comorbidities, and I'm self-pay, so insurance approval isn't an issue.

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