So I am preparing for my appt with my bariatric surgeon Jan 8th and trying to get all my records together to shorten the approval process for my ins. I am only 28 years old so the extent of my medical visits for the last 8 years have been ob/gyn visits for my 3 kids. Last year I did go to a "wellness" clinic for fatigue, exhaustion and just general well being, thinking that if I was not so tired all the time I might have energy to excercise, cook healthier meals, etc. I thought I might try a different approach since the dieting I have done since 1990 (10 years old) has not worked so far. I have been seeing this wellness doctor for 10 months about every 2-3 months and she has found a thyroid problem and been treating me for that as well as my fatigue, stress, etc. Bottom line... she won't write my a letter stating that I have seen her for " weight related issues".......WHAT!!! And no where in her notes does it say anything about our discussion regarding my claoric intake, daily excercise, weight history, etc!!! And we discussed that at EVERY visit!!!! HELLO..... IT IS A WELLNESS CLINIC, me walking in at 230 lbs, you would think she would have noted somewhere that she asked about my weight problem...how else would I have gotten to 230 lbs. I am a nurse and I know that docs don't have time to note EVERY word, but is she not treating my "wellness" which to me includes my nutritional state. As we all know the "damper" obesity is on "wellness" What a joke, I am so irritated. Anyone have a similar situation? Thanks for reading, I am not one for long posts.

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I haven't had a similar situation but was wondering does it mention you being weighed at all during these visits? Did she record your weight at least on your first visit? I would be frustrated if I was in your position as well. Does your OB/GYN have any record of your weight when you were seeing her? Don't give up, find out exactly what the insurance co. needs and then (if you haven't already) speak with a bariatric coordinator in your area to see if they can help you.

Good Luck!

Jenn

I had a similiar problem...except mine was with my actual weight loss doctor...he didnt want to fill out the paperwork either. I would just get a copy of all your records...surely they recorded your weight...you surgeon can write a letter stating why you need the surgery. Good luck to ya! Remember the goal.....no matter what crap the doctors or insurance company puts you thru!!!

I don't understand why this process has to be so difficult!

thanks for the replies, I really appreciate the support!