Questions about starting paper work.

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As the title says I have some questions regarding any forms or paper work I can get together now before going into my first meeting for the doctor?

I am about to send in a packet they had me fill out but I am also including:

- A eating habit chart of this week.

- A letter from my doctor with some blood tests they ran.

- A letter from a weight loss center I went to for 7 months.

- A letter from a physiological doctor.

Is there any thing I could add to help speed things along?

Did you send in other things that were not asked of you at the time?

Any other information that could help speed things a long?

Thanks for every ones help.

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any advice? anyone?

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Do you know if any of the documents you are adding are required? I'd not add anything unless it is required or requested. You might need it for an appeal.

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I am just sending copys of everything and keeping the hard copys in case I need them.

I am just trying to get a head start on everything and send copys of all the paper work into the doctor to try to get things started faster.

If the doctor doesnt need it he can toss them but if he does I dont have to get it together later.

When you were doing your paper work to get started did you need anything from any other doctor or anything else?

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I am just sending copys of everything and keeping the hard copys in case I need them.

I am just trying to get a head start on everything and send copys of all the paper work into the doctor to try to get things started faster.

If the doctor doesnt need it he can toss them but if he does I dont have to get it together later.

When you were doing your paper work to get started did you need anything from any other doctor or anything else?

I contacted my insurance company to find out what their requirements were. I then saw my primary care doctor who asked for a referral to my chosen surgeon. The medical group turned me down, as I had not done a 6 month supervised program. I appealed. This was the only time I provided my own documents. I supplied weight watchers records and journals from years past showing prior attempts at weight loss.

I won the appeal. After that my surgeon and primary care doctor coordinated all tests and made the applications to my insurance. The only other thing I had to do was the psych eval. I went to a doctor recommended by my primary care doctor, but I had to make the appointment, get the letter, and take it to my surgeon's office.

That was it. It took several months, but was relatively painless.

Best wishes in the journey.

Denise