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My nutritionist said that she would weigh me only on my first consult in Nov. Should I go to my PCP and get weighed in Dec and Jan to have it documented?

How many times did your nutritionist weigh you??

I have Aetna and I am currently in the process of doing my steps. As far as Aetna is concerned this is what I'm doing: - Seeing nutritionist 3 times. Once in Nov, once in Dec, once in Jan. - I see a Physical Therapist every Tuesday afternoon Nov-Jan - I am documenting what I eat and what exercise I do. I did not log a couple days in Nov. I hope that's okay.... - I have two years documented of a BMI over 40. Is that pretty much all I need as far as Aetna is concerned?? Am I supposed to be doing monthly weigh-ins as well. Sorry for all the questions. I am just freaking out about everything.

Good luck!!! What insurnace company do you have?

Okay so I am looking to have my surgery at the beginning of February 2011. I have my weight records of a BMI over 40 for 2009 and 2010. I have seen the nutritionist for the month of November and I have my December appointment scheduled. I am currently seeing an exercise therapist once a week and also logging my daily walking at home. I guess my questions is does Aetna want to see that you're LOSING weight during these months. Like am I supposed to get getting monthly weigh ins or anything? Also do you think Aetna will be satisifed with me seeing an exercise therapist only one day a week? I have just done SOOOO much stuff and I am freaking out that this won't get approved.

What insurance do you have?

So is it okay to get beef jerky as a snack? I just wasn't sure if the sodium was a killer.

Hey. I have Aetna as well, but I mean is it even possible to RUSH this and them still cover the surgery because of the 3 month supervised exercise regimen/ nutrtionist supervised diet?

Okay maybe I am making things way too complicated, but I just want to make sure I have all my bases covered. I had my first consult with my nutritionist today and I am sort of confused. I know I need to see my nutritionist once a month for three months. That's no problem. But what EXACTLY is she supposed to be documenting. I mean, is she supposed to weigh me as well??? Here is what Aetna's website says: a. Behavior modification program supervised by qualified professional b. consultation with a dietician or nutritionist c. Documentation in the medical record of the member's participation at each visit. (A physician's summary letter, without evidence of contemporaneous oversight, is not sufficient documentation. Documentation should include medical records of the physician's initial assessment of the member, and the physician's assessment of the member's progress at the completion of the multidisciplinary surgical prepatory regimen.) d. Reduced- calorie diet program supervised by dietician or nutritionist.

I haven't gone to the nutritionist yet. I have an appointment coming up soon. They are not making me go to the hospital's facility I do have a choice on where to go as long as it's with a physical therapist or other qualified professional. I called around today and found a woman that has a water aerobics business and she's right down the road from where I live so I am wondering if she could document everything for me. I called Aetna today and they said bascially every time I work out they need it to be documented on what type of exercise I did and all that good stuff. I mean, I have been exercising ALL October on my own. I walk about 30 minutes a day and do 50 crunches. I wonder if I saw an exercise therapist and told her about this I wonder if she could document that for my first month of October and then just see her once in Nov and once in Dec....hmm? I don't know. I'm just freaking out about what EXACTLY the insurance is wanting for documentation.

I mean it's a fairly long drive to my hospital's fitness center where I will be doing my exercise.

Well my problem is is can I count October as one of my "months" now? I am going to see an exercise therapist next week so I will technically only exercise only about 2 days in October... Also in Nov and Dec I only plan on going about twice a week because it's a fairly long drive...

My insurnace is requiring a three month supervised exercise program with an exercise therapist. Does anyone know EXACTLY what the insurnace is wanting. And I mean, I know it states three months but what would they be happy with? A couple days in Oct, a couple days in Nov, and a couple days in Dec. Anyone been through this before?

Hi there! I live in GA as well. What doctor did your surgery?

hmm that's interesting. I guess every insurance policy is differnet. Mine said I must complete 3 months with an exercise therapist. I could either join a yoga class, hire a personal trainer, or join a water areobics class.

What did yall do for the supervised exercise program? I need to go I guess once every three months to a supervised exercise regimen by an exercise therapist or a trained professional. Just wondering what yall did for this??

Tiff, do you have a facebook?

Tiffykins, can you tell me pretty much what you ate as far as protein goes. I am not a huge meat eater, so are there any other alternatives that you ate to get in your protein?

I'm just wondering if anyone here has never had a stall after their surgery and exactly what you ate and your exercise routine. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I am meeting with my surgeon on Tuesday!!!:biggrin0:

Congratulations!!!!

Also, I bet if you increased your water intake it would help!

Hey everyone! I just got a phone call from my surgeons office and I was approved!!!!!My surgeon is VERY picky about candidates for weight loss surgery so I was a little nervous! I am so ready to finally get this ball rolling. I will probably be able to make my first appointment next week. So excited!:thumbup:

My mom had her surgery about six years ago, and no her skin hasn't tightened at ALL. I mean her arms are fine, but her legs are so lose that she cannot even wear a short dress. She's very self consicious about it. But I just hope that maybe by drinking TONS of water and exfoliating my skin, it might help a little bit.

Plus I hear SPANX are live savers :laugh0:

Thanks tiffykins, you're posts are always so helpful. My mother had the RNY surgery at age 44 she started at 330 and got to 140, but she has a ridiculous amount of extra skin. However, she didn't drink enough water and she's never exfoliated a day in her life. I guess we'll just see how it goes. You're right, I'd much rather have a little extra skin that huge fat rolls.