food/exercise journals and weekly charted weigh ins at pcp? Anyone?

[caglefan69 37]

This is what Im required to do as well as have a pulmonary function test, a cardiac stress test with ecg, a psych eval, a physical by pc with full blood panels, and nutritionist clearance before submission to blue shield of ca for approval. My BMI is 43. The nurse at my pcp said "she hasn't seen her other prospective wls patients do as much as I've had to do.

[caglefan69 37]

Let me add the weigh ins are for 6 months. The last time i went to my doctor he was completely exasperated and said "how much longer are we going ti have to play this game?" that was my 5 month visit.

[kczar 166]

Wow, that's pretty extensive requirements! All I had to do was have six forms filled out based on visiting a nutritionist or PCP at least 30 days apart. It covered my weight, diet and exercise plan. Sounds like you're almost at the end of the ordeal? Hope everything turns out okay.

[SweetnCurvy 112]

Let me add the weigh ins are for 6 months. The last time i went to my doctor he was completely exasperated and said "how much longer are we going ti have to play this game?" that was my 5 month visit.

Lmao!! Yeah I am getting the same attitude from my doc too. He and his staff think this 6 month thing is sooooo stupid and it wastes so much valuable time:(

[Queen In Me 36]

I was only required to do 3 month weighin and dietary session. As you see in my signature I had to do a lot too. I also had to do a food diary and excerise log. Some programs require it, some insurance require it. I sounds like its a big waste of time but over all its a good thing. At least for me it was, it allowed me time to train myself on eating right, while preparing me mentally. It will all work out for you