Hello! This is my first post! I have been reading here and on some other forums, and I have felt so inspired by all the people who have made this huge decision and worked so hard to make it work. I had never even thought about WLS until very recently, but after reading and reading and reading, I have started seeing this little ray of hope that maybe there is something I can do about my weight and help to ensure that I will be healthy and alive as long as I can for my daughter.

I called my insurer (Federal Employee BC/BS Basic) and got all the information about what is required. I fit within their criteria - BMI of 35+ and co-morbidities for at least 2 years (although I have obviously been up and down as I am always trying to lose the weight and then regaining everything I lose), etc. HOWEVER, my PCP has never weighed me or taken down my weight! How in the world can I prove that I meet the 2-year requirement???? Am I out of the game before I've even started?

I doubt there are many people out there with this exact problem, but I am hoping someone might have some words of hope for me, some suggestions, something. I have an appointment with my PCP in a couple of weeks, and I am going to broach the subject with him, but I don't really know what he could do.

Thank you so much! I really am excited to join your community.

How did this work out? I'm curious because I don't even have a PCP, let alone a weight history. I tid get records from my pregnancies and when I had foot surgery so have weights for 2, 4and 6 years ago. I'm hoping that's enough. I think I'll be calling Monday to see specifically what I need.