What if there isn't sufficient evidence of doctor supervised diets?

My problem is, I have first consult first week in May. I have never had any help from doctors in the past regarding Weight Loss. Not that I haven't asked. Just not good PCP's. They all just said to pick up a book, join a club. Lord knows if they even put that in my medical file. I have done many many many diets though. I do qualify weight wise, BMI wise and with numerous Co-Morbidities, I know my surgeon would accept me. But what about my Insurance? According to them, it is based on medical necessity. That is all they say. Numerous people I have spoke to regarding this issue, tell me to lie about it. Say it is in a file in a different state, can't get to it. Or they say to lie about joining Weight Watchers. I feel quite uncomfortable lying about it though. (What if I get caught?) However, those people justify lying by saying, "Do whatever you need to do to get the surgery, worry about lying afterwards, when the weight falls off." I haven't done Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig because of my mother's and aunt's horrible experience with them. (Don't want to go through what they went through). So should I lie about it? Tell the truth about it? I am so confused, but not about getting the surgery, that I am sure about. Thank You.

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