what to do?

[shann1e 0]

Ok so I have my apt with the surgen on the 15th on july, and I sent in the form for the insurance company, but I need a letter from my PHP saying how I have tried to lose weight in the past using slimfast or whatever it is but heres the problem, when I started a diet i never talked to my doctor about it so im not to sure of what my doctor can do for that part....anyone have similar problems? if so what happened

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I'm sorry no one has answered you...I didn't need the documentation you mention but have you just gone to your primary and asked him/her to help you? And if you are overweight, has your doc never talked to you about it?

[juliansmom2003 3]

I was worried about the exact same thing. I asked the admin at my surgeon's office who assists with the insurance approvals and as long as your primary supports you, writes you the letter of medical necessity, as long as you're participating in a supervised program prior to the surgery, you should be fine. There is a sample letter of medical necessity on the Lap Band site, but the doc can mention that you've made several attempts to lose the weight (Atkins, slimfast, etc.) to no avail. Believe me, they don't expect us to consult our docs when we decide to go on slim fast LOL.

Hope this helps! Good luck next week!