diekoi

Happy to report I met with my surgeon today for the first time. I am in the Jacksonville, FL area and using Dr. Uchal. Meeting went well- so relieved. Meet with my family doctor tomorrow for the letter required by my insurance. Then lab work on Fri. Finally feel like making progress!

Met with my primary today and got my letter of recommendation! She also gave me an RX for Chantix, as I am trying to quit smoking too. Getting very excited!!!!

My mom passed away years ago, but I know she struggled with the weight just as I am. I like to think she is up there supporting me through this. Now my stepdad doesn't really know much about it, so he's like be happy, but be careful. But my in-laws would freak! Will freak! I will tell them once I have a date. But in the end I'm still a rebel and will do what I want- so they can/will be upset but I can hear it now- 6-7 months from now the tune will change when they see the weight come off and a happier/healthier me. So worth it!

Prayers for you- congratulations!

I saw numerous posts about using Weight Watchers history. Cam anyone tell me how do go about getting this documentation? Its been about 2 years, but I was an online member.

Thank you!

So I am a little freaked out. I am in the beginning stages & actually have first mtg with bari surgeon tomorrow. I guess my bariatric clinic made outreach to my primary for medical records as required for documentation purposes by insurance. Now my primary says I need to make an appt with her to discuss. For some reason I have suspicions she will say I shouldn't do WLS, even though everytime I go to her for anything she remarks on my weight. I have told her my diets attempts, and I pray she documents them. However, just wondering- if she tries to tell me this is not warranted what feedback/thoughts y'all might have. Thanks!

Lol!!! It's a PPO plan- I'm not as much worried about ins as I am about my primary trying to tell me his is the wrong decision... Oh well I am sure as a dr she has to cover herself

Good luck!

On another note, yes- like I said I work for an insurance company and I am still nervous to get my hopes up. Def understand where you're coming from on that point.

I work for an insurance company- I would suggest you speak with an HR person. Perhaps they can make contact with the UHC account manager and find out what exactly is missing from thier precert review.