6 Month PCP Supervised Diet

How many of you had or have to do a 6 Month PCP Supervised Diet? What are some of the things that the PCP/Nurse should be writing in my file so I make sure that the correct notes are being taken for my insurance (BCBS of MI)?   Any info or tips are helpful and appreciated!

I think all BCBS plans require it.  It's not so bad.  Start tomorrow and keep a food journal of everything you eat.  I used www.thedailyplate.com .  Call and make an appointment with your pcp asap to discuss weight loss and get the process started.  It will fly by faster than you know it. 

I didn't keep a food journal at all. I just went in to my PCP once a month for 6 months. They recorded my vitals (weight, bp, temp, etc.), and I discussed my progress with my doc. She recorded whether I had lost weight in the past month, what diet plan I was following (I did low carb, controlled calories), what we discussed as far as changes (reducing calories from 2000 to 1800, etc.), and what I was doing for exercise (plus her recommendations, such as "increase exercise by 10% each week").

I believe BCBS also like to see mention of "behavioral" changes, so be sure to discuss things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking further away from stores, weighing/measuring food, etc.

Ewww I never thought of behavioral changes too! Thanks I will add that to my list of things!  


This was given to me by another member on another board. Thought I would share it with you all. Just in case you need some direction of what to have your PCP/Nurse put in your notes on your monthly check-ins.


DIET & EXERCISE PROGRAM PROGRESS NOTE
Patients Name__
DOB ____
Date Of Visit____
Date Diet Initiated___
Patient is following a ____kcal/day diet, Other____
Patient is participating in the following exercise regimen ___ (Walking, Swimming, Curves, Yoga, Aerobics, Gym membership, Other, Patient is unable to exercise due to ___)
Vitals: Height___ Weight___ HR___ R____ BP___
Morbid Obesity ___ (check mark here)
Changes in weight since last visit ___ pounds (Lost, Gained, No change)
Continue to follow a ___kcal/day diet, Other___
Continue to exercise___
Return to office in one month to evaluate progress ___
Other________________________________(This is where they fill in education, lifestyle changes, discussion of co morbidities, sleep importance, other things ie. cutting back on soda, coffee, etc....ins. wants to see you're learning what will be necessary)


 

I have Cigna ins., and they also require 6 mos of PCP visits.  I brought in the ins. requirements to my PCP so she would know what is expected.  Also, after 2 visits I asked her to fax her notes over to Gail (the insurance person) at the surgical office to make sure she felt we were on the right track becaue I didn't want to get to the end of the 6 months and find out I didn't have everything I needed.  She said everything looked good.  I have my 3rd PCP visit on 3/2.   

Good Luck!!

Hello..
I am about to begin the 6 month supervised diet and was wondering what the diet will be like?? What kinds of foods can I eat and not eat..?

I see the dietician (That my Endocronologist referred me to) on April 27..I have to do the diet for 4 month BEFORE I can meet the Bariactric surgeon. After the 4th visit/month, I meet the surgeon and then can do the other necessary tests.