Does anyone know where I can get some examples of what needs to be written on these monthly diet forms? I was given these forms and told by my surgeon to have my pcp fill out once a month what the doctor recommended, the diet plan we discussed, etc, and my doctor's been writing things like "eat less calories" "walk 45 minutes a week" - one line type stuff. I'm scared that my insurance company will decline me if I have this type of stuff on my paperwork. Anyone have any tips for me? thanks!

Do you have to meet with a dietician?

Hi Slowtogo: i dont think I do. From what I understand, I just have to visit my PCP for six monthly visits, then submit that paperwork to my surgeon. I had to do a psych evaluation too, but that was completed in August.

When I fill them out for patients they typically are similar....I'll do things like 'add 5 minutes of walking twice daily and decrease simple carbs in diet, increase Protein to at least 60 grams daily'. I have never had an issue with patients getting approved. I also give the patient some type of computer generated print out on diet and/or exercise. I think ypthe insurance co just want to know you were there and something was discussed weight loss wise.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 199

All I ever had to do both with the lapband (6 months) and now for RNY (3 months) was see my doctor monthly for weight management, that what he would write in the chart, plus weight loss or gain and when I completed the requirements they were faxed over to the surgeons office