No weight or diet history documented with a doctor????

I currently am searching for a surgeon. I noticed that many surgeons or bariatric programs require a documented 5 year weight and/or diet history.....which I don't have. I just started to see a doctor about 2 months ago and she has diagnosed me with morbid obesity, hypertension, fatigue associated with obesity and edema in the legs caused by obesity. I have tried lots of diet/exercise programs over the years and have been considered obese for at least 10 years. I never went to a doctor before, because I considered myself to be a "healthy" obese person. The only proof that I have been morbidly obese for at least 5 years are about 10 "dated" photos of myself between the years of 1994-2002. I was wondering if anybody else has been approved by the surgeon or insurance co. to have the surgery with just "dated" photo's as proof of my weight???? I am approx 6'3" and weigh 430 lbs. Any help would be appreciated.

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