Preparing to Submit Info to Insurance

Got my packet on Friday and have been looking everything over. I will be contacting all of my DRs. tomorrow to ask for recomendation letters. Would it be helpful for me to also write my own letter stating the reasons I am wanting to have this done...or should I just let the professional's letters stand on their own? Linda

Linda, Send as much as you can! Including (but not limited to): Physician letter Physician notes from previous diets/exercise/weight records Specialist notes/letters: Dietician, sleep specialist, endocrinologist, GYN, ect. Personal food/exercise journals Surgeon's letter who will do the WLS Psyche letter from the psyche exam Your own letter Sounds like alot, but it is well worth it! Different insurance companies have different hoops they expect people to jump through. The above cuts down on the needed hoops. Good luck! Sherri

I wrote my own letter.. Just couldnt let it go to the insurance with out them hearing WHY I felt I wanted it and Why I felt I needed it and how I expected it to change my life.. BOY HAS IT EVER!! My life has changed so much I dont even know me sometimes.. not just physically but mentally too.. Linda

I agree! A cover letter lets them know you are a person and not just another claim! Good Luck! Sam

HI...I ALSO WROTE A PERSONEL LETTER TO LET THEM KNOW I WAS SERIOUS ABOUT WANTING THIS AND HOW MY WEIGHT AFFECTS MY EVERYDAY LIFE. lETS THE INSURANCE CO. KNOW YOU ARE A REAL LIVE PERSON AND YOU HAVE REALLY CONSIDERED THIS AS A LIFE CHANGING AND LIFE SAVING PROCEDURE....GOOD LUCK

Thank to all of you for the info. I got my letter from PCP today...waiting on Pulmonologist and GYN. I think I will also write my own letter. Hope to send the packet to insurance this week! Thanks again...Linda