Does anyone know how far back bariatric Dr's will look at medical history? I met with a nut about a year ago and have been through 4 weight loss programs since 2008. I already was diagnosed with sleep Apnea so I feel like all I need to do now it see a psychologist, but not sure if they will accept me seeing the nut a year ago?

Anyone else?

Thanks

Jen

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See what your insurance policy says... Mine says within the past two years

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

It does not say at all. I was told there is no 3 or 6 month waiting period for the surgery, but nothing on history

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Wait it does!

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I think if it doesn't say then it's up to the doctor. My insurance doesn't require much of anything except to meet the 40+BMI or 35+ w/co morbidity. I have my own psychologist but I still have to see theirs since they specialize in bariactrics. I've seen a nutritionist within the past two years but I still have to see theirs. If I were you I'd check with the surgeons office and let them know to see if that could count.

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Does anyone know how far back bariatric Dr's will look at medical history? I met with a nut about a year ago and have been through 4 weight loss programs since 2008. I already was diagnosed with sleep Apnea so I feel like all I need to do now it see a psychologist, but not sure if they will accept me seeing the nut a year ago?

Anyone else?

Thanks

Jen

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It is going to depend on both insurance requirements and your surgeon's requirements. Your surgeon's office would be the place to ask.

Thanks all!

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