Pre Op HELP!!!

[Ahill95 1]

Hello ,

I spoke to my insurance and they stated weight watchers is coveted as long as I have photocopies of the stamps and or written proof of participation for six months AND 2 physicians visits during the time period. My question is how does all of this get documented with my physician? I told her I’m starting weight watchers and I’m thinking about gastric sleeve and that’s about it. I do not want any hiccups because I plan on getting my surgery in March . Do you have any suggestions? Also they gave me the sheet attached I’m so confused on how to fill this out please help if you can

[Ed_NW 684]

If you went to weight watchers for 6 months, you shouldn't have any problem getting a statement from them to cover that part of it. The only tricky part I can see is having your PCP provide records showing you visited them twice within that 6 month period and discussed your weight loss attempts. If you're not sure, have your Dr.'s office pull your records to see if that all lines up with what your insurance wants. Your Dr.'s office should be able to help you fill the form out as well.

Edited October 19, 2018 by Ed_NW

[Jenwill630 119]

For the weight watchers part of this, make a copy of your weigh in book. It will have the date, your weight, any loss or gain. That seems like what they are looking for on that.

For your Doctor, I know on the paperwork I always receive after a visit, it states anything discussed, weight, meds I am on, etc. Hopefully your Dr is putting detailed notes on your file too.

I am looking at March for my surgery too.

Good luck!!!!

[Beachladee3 74]

Hello ,
I spoke to my insurance and they stated weight watchers is coveted as long as I have photocopies of the stamps and or written proof of participation for six months AND 2 physicians visits during the time period. My question is how does all of this get documented with my physician? I told her I’m starting weight watchers and I’m thinking about gastric sleeve and that’s about it. I do not want any hiccups because I plan on getting my surgery in March . Do you have any suggestions? Also they gave me the sheet attached I’m so confused on how to fill this out please help if you can

Every week at WW, you have a booklet that gets stamped at weigh in. Bring tht booklet to ur dr visits during the 6 month period.

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