Ok, I have BCBS Federal so it's really a good insurance to have. It requires 3 months diet with NUT BMI with 35-40 with comorbidities or BMI over 40. My BMI is over 40 and I have a month and a half to go on the NUT thing. My problem is they also have to submit a two year history from my regular doctor showing a BMI OVER 40 I'm one of those people who bounce all over the place and lose and gain weight constantly. Last December I was 180 now I'm 250. I don't know if I was over 40 during the last two years when I went to doctor. I am waiting on my records from my PCP. Anyone else experience this? Trouble with the two year history? How strict is the insurance company?

Crouch a little when they measure your height!

Its funny you should say that because my dietician measured me as a 1/2 in shorter and I tried to correct her and she pretty much gave me a wink like 'no no, its ok, we'll just leave it there'. I love her.

Crouch a little when they measure your height!

I did crouch. I'm 5'7" they measured me 5'5"

I'm 5'7" too and freaked out when my surgeon's office measured me at 5'8"! I had shoes on and immediately declared that was not my correct height. Still came up at 40 bmi...whew!

First time in my life I wanted to weigh more!

First time in my life I wanted to weigh more!

Me too!!'

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Hey Jessica BCBS is wonderful!!! I have BCBS Federal and I had to go through the Nut visits , 2 year history and I wasn't over 40 BMI during those 2 years... I am a revision and my weight was up and down for 2 years....I went to my PCP at least once per year and that's what they are looking for- how much did you weigh? Well after my last NUT visit my paper work was turned in on a Wednesday and I received the call that I was approved on Friday. They are not strict at all.

Omg!!! That is music to my ears!!! I can't wait!!!

That's funny...I thought it was just me, but it makes complete sense that they *might* try that to get a higher BMI. I'm not accusing anyone, but I'm 5'10 1/2" and they had me at 5' 9" I said I was sure I was taller than that and it was as if I'd never said anything! wow...

It's official...my paperwork has been received by my insurance! Now impatiently waiting for an answer. Crossing my fingers!

It's official...my paperwork has been received by my insurance! Now impatiently waiting for an answer. Crossing my fingers!

Good luck. I hope it gets approved for you! Keep us updated.

It's official...my paperwork has been received by my insurance! Now impatiently waiting for an answer. Crossing my fingers!

Good luck Tutu!!!!

Just got word from my insurance. I am approved! Woo hoo!

Just got word from my insurance. I am approved! Woo hoo!

Yayyyy! I am so happy for you! I am waiting also. My info was submitted yesterday. Hope to hear from the dr an approval. Pray for me :-)

Good luck Mike! Crossing my fingers for you!