NewLA 31 Posted May 17, 2016 Did anyone have to write a personal letter as part of their document list? If so, what were some areas that you covered? Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted May 17, 2016 My surgeon requires that I write a "Letter of Understanding" and my support person has to submit one also. But they pretty much outline what is expected in the letter. My letter has to include: A - the risk of obesity B - why the operation is performed C- How the operation is performed D - The expected benefits of the surgery E - the possible risks of surgery F - the alternatives to surgery G - the importance of long term follow up H - a detailed description of your support system I - Intro to nutrition for Weight loss surgery and the post- op diet stages HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted May 17, 2016 I really don't understand why people are forced to jump through so many hoops for this surgery, people don't have to do this for other surgeries. Ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted May 17, 2016 lol, I would have had to forge a letter from a "support person" as I didn't have one. Maybe I would have written one from "Ellie" (my dog), she was my biggest support system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted May 17, 2016 lol, I would have had to forge a letter from a "support person" as I didn't have one. Maybe I would have written one from "Ellie" (my dog), she was my biggest support system. I am planning on writing the letter for my husband and having him sign it. If I waited for him to actually write it I would probably be qualified for the surgery in a couple of years. I really don't understand why people are forced to jump through so many hoops for this surgery, people don't have to do this for other surgeries. Ridiculous. Maybe so we get used to more acitivty? LOL it is a huge PITA for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted May 17, 2016 This is an interesting requirement, the logic behind this is.... Just curious why the surgeon said you need this... Having a consult with a third doctor next week, curious if he will require this Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted May 17, 2016 Maybe so we get used to more acitivty? LOL it is a huge PITA for sure! This is a medically necessary surgery though. No one asks heart patients to promise in writing to give up greasy philly steaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted May 17, 2016 This is an interesting requirement, the logic behind this is.... Just curious why the surgeon said you need this... Having a consult with a third doctor next week, curious if he will require this Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The surgeon did not say why he needed it - The surgeon I am using is a "bariatric center for excellence" (northeast georgia bariatrics) so my guess is that the letter of understanding from the patients is part of that "accreditation" (for lack of a better term). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted May 17, 2016 The center I plan to use is a center of excellence as well, I may have to do this too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoingRogue 53 Posted May 17, 2016 That is kind of weird considering you can anything shoved in or taken our via plastic surgery for far less struggle. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted May 17, 2016 @@OutsideMatchInside Agreed! Skin cancer patiences aren't asked to prove they used sunscreen or sign something stated they will use sunscreen and stay out of the sun. Obesity is about the only thing has not been effected by political correctness, it still okay to have bias about obese people. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
