Ok I'm sure there is like 100 treads of 6 month supervised diet so I apologize in advance!

I met with the nutritionist in the bariatric office. At that time I did not have a PCP and she said get one ASAP and requested I had 4 nutrition visits before I meet with her again (she wasn't the nicest person in the world). Right away I called a clinic that is a division of the same medical center as my bariatric center. I met with my new PCP the same day and a week later I had my first appointment with the nutritionist and PCP following. I told my PCP I needed a 6 month supervised diet and he said he would work with the nutritionist to get that taken care of. I am planning on meeting with the nutritionist 6 times, but my only fear is she isn't weighing me because she really doesn't want me to focus on the number. Also I'm only meeting with my PCP in the beginning, half way and after the 6 visits just so he can check up with me throughout. I'm still getting weighed at least once a month with all the other appointments. Does anyone know if my insurance will accept this?

My first post....Hello all' date=' Ive been waiting to be sleeved since beginning this process in May, 2012.

It took me 3 months to complete requirements. September my nurse told me that I need to do a 6 month diet with my PCP before my insurance company will approve me, talking about a low blow!

I pulled up my bra straps up and began my 6 months diet in September. I faced a slight gain of 7 pounds in October, took my head out of the mud and lost that weight in November. December weight remain the same, thanks to the holiday. I made it through the holiday cakes, pies and dressing!!! I feel stronger now and believe I got it made. Two more months to go!!![/quote']

Welcome here!

Love love your post. The part where u said I pulled up my bra straps. LMAO

Yes,

We are in or have been in similar situation holiday etc. But you got this. Yea!

2013 is our year!

Lets get Diva ready!

Good luck

My first post....Hello all' date=' Ive been waiting to be sleeved since beginning this process in May, 2012.

It took me 3 months to complete requirements. September my nurse told me that I need to do a 6 month diet with my PCP before my insurance company will approve me, talking about a low blow!

I pulled up my bra straps up and began my 6 months diet in September. I faced a slight gain of 7 pounds in October, took my head out of the mud and lost that weight in November. December weight remain the same, thanks to the holiday. I made it through the holiday cakes, pies and dressing!!! I feel stronger now and believe I got it made. Two more months to go!!![/quote']

You're a fighter and we are here with you!

You should be able to just "pop" in and get weighed at your PCP office. Aetna sent my doc a list of things I had to do. I just stopped in and his MA weighed me no charge and it was recorded for insurance. Good luck

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I just got approved a few minutes ago

YES!!!! So happy for you!! Good luck! Keep us posted

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You should be able to just "pop" in and get weighed at your PCP office. Aetna sent my doc a list of things I had to do. I just stopped in and his MA weighed me no charge and it was recorded for insurance. Good luck

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Awesome! Good to know I see the nutritionist at my PCP office so I'm just going to ask her to weigh me when we start our visits. Now I guess I just need to sit back about enjoy the next few months. I had my at home sleep study last night I kept waking up to get comfortable and check the wires.

All my insurance wanted was a receipt for some sort of "supervised" diet. I did Weight Watchers ONLINE for 6 months. I sent in my receipt and a print out of my "weigh-ins." I was approved. May have just been my insurance, but there you go.

I just got approved a few minutes ago

So lucky! Congrats

All my insurance wanted was a receipt for some sort of "supervised" diet. I did Weight Watchers ONLINE for 6 months. I sent in my receipt and a print out of my "weigh-ins." I was approved. May have just been my insurance' date=' but there you go.[/quote']

I have been wondering about what needs to be shown for the 6 months of doc visits. Is just having ur weight recorded sufficient enough?