Taking the first step.. I need advice

[Jarod Erb 0]

Hey everyone

So I am pursuing bariatric sleeve surgery and enrolled today in my insurance companies bariatric program. The case manager I spoke with gave me the requirements I need to get approved for the surgery and part of the requirements are providing a 5 year history of morbid obesity and proving a 6 month doctor or weight loss expert guided diet and exercise plan. I have been overweight for over 10+ years but it wasn't until less than a year ago I decided to start seeing a doctor about this. I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea a year ago but I don't have 5 years of recorded doctor visits discussing weight loss and I don't have 6 months of a physician recommended diet plan.

I was just curious If anyone has ever found a way past this or I guess lied somehow to get the approval process moving a little faster? My family doctor has suggested this surgery to me so do doctors sometimes help grt around this.

I'm just trying to get info from others who have been through this before. Any information or advice would be great!

Thanks

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

HI Jarod! I am just beginning as well, but I have read through most of these forums of the past year, and I have seen that they will accept photos of you in lieu of the 5 year weight history. Best of luck to you on your journey to great health and well being!

[scrapbasket 83]

if you tried weight watchers or any of those formal diet plans out there you will have a record of your attempts, and you can also check your doctor's office to see if they have recorded your weight. discuss it with your care provider and also document any other health problems like bp and leg problems, which helps you get approved faster.

[Ladiec2 74]

I don't think you have to be seen 5 years for obesity, you just need to show a record of your weight at any of your doctors as long as its In your records for the past 5 years. What insurance do u have?