BCBS of MI 6 month diet

[kan75251 66]

Did anyone here use Weight Watchers logs as their 6th month diet? I have the logs and proof of payment. I have heard that they will but I don't want to get my hopes up so I figured I would put it out on the forum to see if I can find someone with first hand experience.

Thanks in advance!

[Fixerupper 335]

It was over five years ago for me. I think I was able to use it as a failed weight loss attempt but I think my six month had to be medically supervised.

[NewAshes 232]

Its usually medically supervised

[TES 858]

yes, I have BCBS PA and it required medically supervised. Every plan is different though--might be worth a try. The 6 months went really fast and I was glad that I had them. My dietitian was great and I felt really ready when I had surgery.

[JonRN 14]

My wife and I have BCBS of MI and we both had our surgery in September. We started our process in June. My BMI was over 50 so no 6 month weight loss required. My wife's BMI was in the 40's and required the 6 months supervision, but she was prepared.

So to make a long story short, YES, you can use weight watchers as long as you kept your logs or get a copy of your leader's. The only other thing is that your PCP needs a copy of it in his records (which they can easily add for you). And there needs to be documentation in his records that you had a discussion about weight loss and possible surgery.

I hope this helps.

[kan75251 66]

Thanks for the replies! I will submit it and see what happens. The worse case is that I will be having surgery in May instead of December.

[Regine 1]

I'm soooooo afraid insurance will deny me, once all documents is submitted. .my BMI 40..but no major health issues. .just hypothyroidism, joints pain (on pain & thyroid meds)..hope the next 5 mnths would be hear already. .had first diet consult diet with dietitian. If insurance deny me, will go have procedure in Mexico.

[Nesa 51]

I'm soooooo afraid insurance will deny me' date=' once all documents is submitted. .my BMI 40..but no major health issues. .just hypothyroidism, joints pain (on pain & thyroid meds)..hope the next 5 mnths would be hear already. .had first diet consult diet with dietitian. If insurance deny me, will go have procedure in Mexico.[/quote'].

If I were you I'd call my insurance so they could tell you exactly what is accepted and isn't. I was told one thing by the insurance ppl at my doctors then she called me after my 6 months of weight management classes and told me my insurance required something else so now I'm waiting. If I had known and called my insurance from the beginning I would have not been waiting and probably had my surgery date already. So yes call your insurance and ask them the requirements are. Good luck!

[kan75251 66]

Just wanted to update. BCBS approved using only the Weight Watchers info. Surgery is in a little over a week!

[Susysleever 265]

What if dr. signed ww sheets?