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here is what the surgeon wants.

1. stop smoking 2 months prior to date
2. 5 percent weight loss (they wanted 10 but my disc problem doesnt allow me to exercise)
3. read a book / 10 modules
4.attend 3 educational classes
5.attend 2 support classes
6.metabolism determination (whats that?)
7.psych evaluation
8.rd evaluation with green light (dietitian)

here is what my insurance requires

1.obesity present for more than 5 years, medical documentation needed.
Now it has existed for way more than 5 years but i moved from Ct to pa 3 years ago. I have med doc. from 06 foward but i hadnt seen the doc prior to that since 2003. so i only have 3 years.i called my previous doc and he said he would search for it but honestly they may be gone due to it being more than 5 years ago

2. bmi of more than 39
check- mines is 43

3.history of failed dieting
I dont have that (guess the 6 month program will cover that)

4.current medical evalution
check-i can do that

5-document of a co-morbid medical condition
check-high blood pressure, somewhat high cholesterol and of course the risk of paralysis if my discs are not repaired