New & frantically need your help

[young250 0]

Hello

I’m new and already have tons of questions J. Quick Bio……I’ve been overweight pretty much most of my life and have struggled with my weight since the age of 10. I’ve tried every diet known to mankind only to loose/gain, loose/gain annnnnnd loose/gain.

Well…after many years of struggling….I FINALLY have health insurance that covers WLS (yeah). This is where my question comes in play…

One of the pre-certification requirements of my insurance company (Aetna PPO) is a letter from a personal trainer that hired back in 2006, but unfortunately I’ve lost contact with the PT and have no way of finding him. I’ve googled him to death and can’t seem to find anything ...what should I do? I would hate for this one technicality to prevent me from having surgery….

Any suggestion or ideas would be greatly appreciated

Smiles~Melissa

5’5”/HW 269 lbs/CW 240 lbs/GW 150 lbs

[NurseShay 24]

Surely there's other proof of weight loss attempts you could give your insurance. The only things you should really list are the things you have documentation of anyways. Diet journals, weight loss trackers such as with WW or jenny craig, gym receipts or membership info? Was the trainer through a particular gym or company you could always contact them for at least payment proof & write a letter about not being able to contact that specific trainer. They're not doctors they don't typically leave forwarding addresses for past customers the insurance should know that & work with you to provide some other forms of WL attempt prrof. Best of luck!

[Cakb10 0]

My insurance company required proof of weight loss attempts from my doctor or if I could get paperwork from weight watchers. See if there is other options that your insurance company will give you :thumbup: