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[inspyrdbyu 38]

I have been doing myfitnesspal for the past year. This is my second time in the past three years trying this program. My doctors office is aware of my attempts, and passed this on in a letter to my surgeons office along with my medical records. My insurance is Anthem Blue Cross and requires 6 mos. supervised weight loss documented by physician. Will my log from myfitnesspal be sufficient for insurance coverage? Just wondering if anyone else had similar programs cover this pre-requisite for ins.

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[Mbain 29]

I also had 6 months supervised weight loss. My doctor's office wanted me to use myfitness pal, but it had nothing to do with my insurance. It was mainly so that I was honest with myself on what I was eating, and so they could monitor what I was eating and help me make adjustments as I went. Most insurances, at least mine which is UHC, just want to see some type of weight loss; even a pound per month is good, of course more is better, but insurance wants to see a loss, never a gain. What will be enough for insurance coverage includes that you lose some amount of weight, that your bariatric office deems weight loss surgery necessary, also to have your primary indicate so on a letter. The process sounds intimidating and long, but it goes by quick. I am just over 3 months and can't believe my surgery already happened! The weight loss will be documented by your team on each visit. Hope that somewhat answered your question. In my case the app was mainly for my own personal tracking, and for them to monitor. You already started the process, don't quit no matter how hard it may seem! Best of luck!

Edited March 12, 2016 by Mbain

[amandastearns 79]

I wouldn't think your insurance would take it because they want you meeting with your wls and nut. Also, the pre op testing and what not. I was doing weight watchers prior and they wouldn't accept that.

[Brittneysue12345 18]

I have anthem BC/BS and they said letters would not pass as required. That it had a be a full 6 months supervised adn the doctors turn in all notes from those 6months and each visit (monthly almost exactly) I just started as well with same insurnace so we should be at the same time