My PCP has told me that I need to make a history of my dieting attempts in a journal style before he can get me a referral to a bariatric surgeon. Has anyone else done this? Do you have an example of one that was accepted? I would like to do this right the 1st time so that I only have to do it once.

Any input is appreciated.

Shelia

My PCP has told me that I need to make a history of my dieting attempts in a journal style before he can get me a referral to a bariatric surgeon. Has anyone else done this? Do you have an example of one that was accepted? I would like to do this right the 1st time so that I only have to do it once.

Any input is appreciated.

Shelia

That's kind of strange. When I go to my doctor for my monthly weigh-ins, she just documents what kind of a diet I am presently on. Have you tried Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Bariatrics, etc.? If you have tried all of those, try telling your doctor that and give her the dates and what the results were. Here in PA with my insurance I did not need to actually have a referral and I had the option of doing my six months of weight checks at the hospital where the surgery will be done. I chose my family doctor as the surgeon is 2 hours away. I haven't been approved yet, but my surgery isn't until January. Good luck!!

I have to do a 6 month supervised diet also. I found fitday.com. In it I list every bite I eat and all my activities. At the end of the month I go to the overview page and print it out for my doctor. At the appt I tell him I am on a diet similar to south beach.

Sounds like your doctor might want a little more. so maybe you can get a notebook and write down thigs like "ate right today" or "Had a problem resisting crackers" or "emotional day- ate like a pig". You might also jog down your exercise since fitday doesn't have that on it's overview page.

Good luck

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They aren't asking for what I am doing now, they want to know what I have done in the past to try to lose weight. I have tried everything, but I don't remember dates andI didn't keep receipts... I'm just not sure how detailed it has to be and I was wondering if anyone else had to do this and what their experience was.:crying:

My doctor said they wanted details on the past three years of dieting. The paperwork I filled out wanted info on the last three diets. Further back, just use your memory unless you happen to have receipts. Any receipts from any diet program are a real help. I am still waiting for my doctor to send it all in, so I can't tell you how it all worked.

mindwing