Dietician Anyone???

Did anyone have to see a dietician before their insurance would cover the surgery? I have to see one for six months a minimum of three times a month. The best part is, my insurance does not cover dieticians so it is out of pocket!!! Anyways, I am not even sure how to find a good dietician. I have a phone call into my primary doctor but I am sitting here getting more and more upset that I have a new hurdle to jump over. Thank you for listening to my complaints!! Nancy

Ya know, that irritates me. If THEY want it then THEY should pay for it!!! GRRRRRR You should be able to go to your hospital's website and do a search. HTH Melissa

Tell me about it!! I am not happy. I really thought it was a type when I got my denial letter. All weekend I just thought I will call on Monday and it will not be a big deal. Well I called and they have it as a requirement. They will not pay for weight loss meds or dieticians. She said it was the same as like Weigh****chers, they would not pay for that either. I said that was not a prerequisite and she did not care. I tried the hospitals website, no dieticians listed there. I am waiting for a phone call from my primary care and from my surgeon's office. I work downtown Chicago, I am thinking I may just find one close to my office and go once a week at lunch. I am not happy right now. The earliest my surgery will be is now May and that is probably pushing it. More like June!!!! Nancy

I didn't have to as a requirement for surgical approval, however, there is a dietary requirement for the clinic that I went through. I love her to pieces because she is very well educated on bariatric surgery and the needs of post-op patients. Unfortunately my ins. doesn't cover it either so I have to pay out of pocket to see her. Three times a month sounds quite excessive though!!! That's 18 visits over 6 months! And at ~50 a pop ... yikes!! I wish you the best luck!!!!! Hugz, Cathy