krbunch

So... I have my appointment with my PCP tomorrow and she fully supports the surgery. I'm just wondering if I should write a letter to give to her and the insurance company... as well as the surgeon as to why I feel like I need the surgery. Would this make any difference? Anyone done this?

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

poet_kelly

Do you mean would it help you get approved? I doubt it. If you meet your insurance company's criteria, a letter like that should not be necessary, or even really factor into their decision.

Kelly

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RNY 11/4/08

surgery/current/goal
270/147/130

krbunch

Well thanks! I don't think I'll do it then!

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

soon2bthin

Well I met my insurance's criteria that happened to include a letter as to why I would be a good candidate for wls.

So yeah I did one. If I were you I would check and see if it is required by your insurance.

Good luck.

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Cassie




252/150/137

RNY July 30, 2007

loki8481

as long as you do the necessary for your insurance company (pcp approval, 3-month diet, etc), I imagine the only determining factors will be your bmi, weight history, and whether or not your plan has an exclusion.

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~Alan


as of 11/18/09

goal #1: 225 pounds (my weight freshman year of high school) -- reached on 9/13/09
goal #2: onderville (199) -- reached on 11/19/09
goal #3: normal BMI (173)

Milestones:

12/04: pre-op diet start (406)
12/18: surgery (383)
04/03: century club! (306)
04/11: twoterville! (299)
09/13: goal #1 reached! (225)
10/23: double century club! (206)
11/19: onederland! (199)