mbone05

Not sure if anyone can give me advice on this one. I am just starting the process. I have been working with my dr on a dietary plan since September of last year. Here is my problem, I have dr visits in Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb and April but since I did not go in December and March the office I contacted believes I will have to start the process all over again for my 6 month weight loss. I find that ridiculous. Can anyone help me with this or give me some advice? Thank you all!

Thank you all for your help. I guess I was just hoping. I did see my primary care but not in the months of absence. :-(

Yes, I called them and they sent me the guidelines this is how it is worded. The individual must have serially documented active participation in a non-surgical weight reduction regimen for at least 6 continuous months, in the 2 years prior to surgery, to enable both behavioral changes and adequate assessment of anticipated postoperative dietary maintenance. These efforts must be fully appraised and documented by the physician requesting authorization for surgery. The coordinator advised that there can't be any missed months. I just hate to start from the beginning.