What do most insurance companies want before they will approve u for gastric bypass?

I want to have a gastric bypass surgery. I am 27, 5ft, 4in tall, weight is 312. I have insurance and they do cover this surgery, but I have to have something else besides being overweight wrong with me. I was put on HBP meds today, having sleep apnea test next week, borderline astham, and diabetes. Have knee, lower back, and feet pain most of the time. My family doc has never actually put me on a diet till this past week, but I have tried Slim Fast, Weight Watchers Smart Ones Meals all while walking a mile or more a day. My concern is, does anyone think I have enough "wrong" with me to have this surgery? I want to have it so bad, but if I don't get approval thru my insurance co I can't afford to do it on my own. I have been over weight since I was 4-5 and this is a life long dream. I will be waiting till the end of Sept to find out if I have sleep apnea also, as well as diabetes, but does anyone here feel like I might qualify? I guess I am just looking for some positive feedback. My email is [email protected], I would love to hear from u all. Thanks, Angela

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