Question:
Anyone asked to supply proof of family history?

Hi..I was curious if anyone has ever been asked to submit proof of family history? I have a long list of heart disease, diabetes, etc in the family but I don't know how I would ever go about proving it. Just curious! Thanks.    — Samantha S. (posted on March 31, 2002)

March 31, 2002
Hi, Although I wasn't required to submit a family history, I did submit one. I felt with my weight as high as it was, I was headed in the same direction my father and other relatives are in now, heart attacks, diabetes, etc... the list goes on and on. My surgeon seemed to think at my first pre op appointment that my family history would be the key to getting me approved. My family history just consisted of a piece of paper I had typed up stating the relative, their relationship to me, their age, conditions they had, and whether or not they were obese. No other documentation was asked of me. Best of luck to you!
   — Carey N.

March 31, 2002
Legally, they can't require this. I'm adopted and would NOT have that and it would be discrimination towards me in that respect.
   — Barbara H.

March 31, 2002
I was required to submit a family history.There is diabetes and hight blood pressure and heart problems in my family history. It may have helped me get approved for the surgery since i don't have any co-morbities-chronic illness myself.
   — Dana L.

March 31, 2002
I was required to submit a family history.There is diabetes and hight blood pressure and heart problems in my family history. It may have helped me get approved for the surgery since i don't have any co-morbities-chronic illness myself.I was never asked to prove anything, but i was pretty much willing to supply any info that would help me get approved.
   — Dana L.