letter

nochoice · May 30, 2006

I saw a sample letter that my primary care Doc. would write but can't remember where it was. Anyone else seen this????

TEXASGIRL · June 12, 2006

Try Googles Medically Necessary Letter

Alexandra · June 12, 2006

In case it's of help, here's the text of the letter my PCP wrote in support of my surgery:

Alexandra *** has been a patient of *** since November 2001. When she first presented to this office, she gave a long-term history of severe obesity. During the past year she has continued to suffer with severe obesity, as well as thyroid disease, bordeline hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and knee problems. We have discussed multiple treatments options for her obesity, most of which she has already tried and failed. These would include Opti-fast, hypnosis, Weight Watchers (several times), Atkins' diet, low-carbohydrate diets, nutritional consultations, hospital-based weight loss programs, and even "diet camp" as a teenager. Ms. *** has lost some weight, but still remains severely obese, this hampering the treatment plans for her co-morbidities. At this time, the only reasonable alternative for treating her obesity and improving her general wellness would be obesity surgery. I believe that Ms. *** is a prime candidate and would do extremely well with this procedure.

Obviously this only pertains to my history and my medical situation, but I think you get the idea of what the PCP has to say. Good luck!