How do I satisfy the insurance requirement of supervised diet attempts?

The good news is that my doctor faxed PHP (my insurance co.) a referral letter on Thursday, and today (Saturday), I received a letter from PHP stating that I meet initial criteria (BMI of 43). The bad news is that they now require written documentation of either: (1) proof of 12 weeks of a medically supervised diet, OR (2) receipt, program progress notes, etc of 2 supervised diet programs, OR (3) I can join the local Optifast 800 program. They will pay for the medical part of the Optifast, but I'd have to pay for food and copays (about $80 per week, which is not an option for me!) I have proof of Weight Watchers, but have never joined another program. I have spoken with my PCP about losing weight, but I don't know if that counts. She never told me how to lose weight specifically because I already know how (I've taken nutrition classes, etc. Knowing how to lose weight is very different from doing it successfully!) Any suggestions? I need stuff sent to PHP in 10 days. Should I sign up for the cheapest weight loss program around? Thanks for any input!

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