Little Help Needed

I'm pretty new here and just starting, I have an appt. with Dr. Bilof in W. Orange, on Oct. 31, for the Lap Band. I need a letter from myself or PC Dr. showing Diet Programs, showing the following: Diet Programs, Duration, Outcome. I was planning on doing the letter myself. But Im not sure if it has to be exact. Ive done weigh****chers, slim fast you name it i've tried it. But I don't have all the exact date losses gains. So if anyone can help me with a sample that the have sumitted, or maybe where i could fine something. Thanks for your help in advance. Helen

Helen: A lot is dependent on your insurance company - they probably have specific guidelines. I would call your benefits administrator & ask for a contact name & number at the insuror, as well as a copy of your company's policy. Call & speak to an insurance rep & ask them to fax the exact requirements to you. Dr. Nusbaum was my surgeon - he & Dr. Bilof are the best - you're in excellent hands! P~ www.weightlossnj.com

Hi Helen: Dr. Bilof is my surgeon and depending on your insurance, I had my PCPwrite them a letter about how i would benefit and what diets I tried and no dates were included. The letter I wrote myself included diets, the pills I took, I explained that i knew this was only a tool to helo me. and so forth. I have Oxford Liberty and once submitted I was approved in 4 days!! My surgery is 11/29. Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions!! Charlene

My surgeon had a form I filled out that had all that information which they will submit to the insurance company. Check with your PCP he/she may have a letter they use.

Hi Helen, My PCP took care of that letter for me but I helped by filling out my Surgeons form whi*****luded diets, date and results. You might get some ideas here on OH at http://obesityhelp.com/content/choice.html . Under some of the topis are sample letters with lots of good information. Steve