Question:
has anyone been approve for surgery without dr supervised diet in 2005

   — mk (posted on October 4, 2005)

October 4, 2005
I did not have to do this. I gave my surgeon a (very descriptive)typed up history of my weight loss attempts, the results, how long I did it, how much I weighed at various times in my life and he accepted that.
   — SteffieBear15

October 4, 2005
I did not have to follow a pre-diet. I had a very detailed diet history of my attempts and failures at weight loss as well as confirmation by doctors I had been to for weight loss. I had comorbidities because of my obesity. I was approved by my insurance in less than a week. However, I was what is termed "lightweight". I know that some physicians as their patients to lose weight before surgery in order to reduce a "fatty liver".
   — Luvitsunny

October 5, 2005
My PCP had watched my weight go up and down over the years, so when I talked to him about WLS and told him all of the different diets and programs I have tried over the years . . . and believe me I tried everything . . . he signed the paper the surgeon had given me.
   — RuthAnn S.

October 5, 2005
Yes, I was. I did go to WW twice in the past 2 years and that was all they needed to know, I did not have to show any proof which surprized me. I was aproved after one week for the lap band my BMI was just at 40. Keep the faith it will happen for you. Best of Luck.
   — noboat4u

October 6, 2005
I also went in to my PCP with a detailed letter of all attempted weight loss in the past and medical proof of obesity problem dating back from the time I was 15 along with a detailed list of ALL co-morbidites. This was enough to satisfy my dr and the insurance comapny. They approved me within 2 weeks for a refferal to the surgeon and then in another 2 weeks for surgery. I had WLS within 3 months of starting the process - FAST TRACK - my head still spins when I think about it. Good luck on your journey - you can never be over-prepared!
   — Laura G.