Did anyone gain weight on purpose to qualify for surgery??

I just got home from the doctor and am utterly devistated. He really wanted to help me, but I am dealing with military insurance and could not even enter a claim because I don't quite meet the criteria. Despite the back pain and bad knees, they still say I am under weight by 20 pounds. I am 5'5" and weigh 243 pounds. I am totally miserable. They don't go by BMI, they say I have to be at least twice my ideal weight OR have diabetes or high blood pressure. Well, I want to have this surgery while I am still fortunate enough to NOT have these diseases. I can't imagine gaining another 20 pounds on purpose, but the only other thing I have to look forward to is continuing this life of yo-yo dieting misery. I don't want to live like this anymore. Have any of you been in my position and actually gained weight on purpose to have it done??? I don't know what to do now.

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