Hi I was wondering If I sound like a good candidate for bariatric surgery and if i have a good chance of being approved by insurance.I am 19 have been overweight/obese since first or second grade. Currently 300lbs 45BMI. I as of yet have no obesity related issues ( diabetes...) but I have a family history of high cholesterol and heart problems. The part I am most worried about is where you have to state past diets you did. while I have tried a few like the south beach diet and daniel fasting ( if that even counts) and seeing a nutritionist as a child . I haven't recently been is any mainstream program like weight watchers or anything since my family couldn't afford it. Mostly it has just been me trying to watch what I eat and trying to exercise. I know I will have to do a 6 month diet and exercise program at the hospital before i can do the surgery will that count/be enough? is that normally covered by insurance? What are my options? Sorry I have so many questions I just want a better/longer life for myself than my past generations.