Question:
Need advice on a persuasive letter to my PCP

I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT I AM SUPPOSE TO WRITE TO MY PCP TO BETTER MY CHANCES FOR APPROVAL FOR THE SURGERY SHE APPEARS TO BE AGAINST IT SHE IS A CPT AND SHE HAS PUT IT IN THE NUTRITIONIST HANDS SO WHEN THE NUTRITIONIST SAYS OK I CAN GO BACK TO SEE THE SURGEON SO NOW THAT I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT I DO NOT HAVE TO GO THROUGH ALL OF THAT WHEN I VISIT HER ON THE 19TH I WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE A LETTER WITH MY VISIT SO CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME POINTERS THANKS AHEAD FOR THE SUPPORT    — JENNIFER S. (posted on July 12, 2003)

July 12, 2003

   — heather S.

July 12, 2003
Ask your PCP how many patients they have lost at least a 100 pounds and kept it off for 5 years? Mine HAD ZERO ZIP never. No matter the answer tell them your getting surgery and will change PCPs if needed. Good luck mine was very supportive. I was really surprised.
   — bob-haller

July 12, 2003
Ask your PCP how many patients they have lost at least a 100 pounds and kept it off for 5 years? Mine HAD ZERO ZIP never. No matter the answer tell them your getting surgery and will change PCPs if needed. Good luck mine was very supportive. I was really surprised.
   — bob-haller

July 13, 2003
I posted this note to your previous question, but just in case you didn't get it, here it is again. If you want to write a letter stating the medical necessity of having WLS, there is a terrific generic letter on this site. You can personailize it to meet your own comorbids, and don't forget to include any comorbids that you have a tendency to aquire due to family history or other health problems (for example, arthritis due to MO or heart disease if it runs in your family). To find the letter, first click on "Your Journey," then "Insurance Troubles," next "Getting Authorization," and finally "Letter of Medical Necessity." I used personalized forms of this letter to send to both my WLS surgeon and to my insurance company. Maybe this letter will help to convince your PCP and nutritionist as well. Good luck in your pursuit of WLS. Whatever you do, don't give up!
   — Beth B.