Question:
can any one suggest what i can do if i never was supervised by a dr i did it on my ow

i did the diet on my own like slim fast, trimspa, and other things like that what should i do in this case.    — desrae (posted on November 29, 2005)

November 28, 2005
Check with your insurance company and policy. Most policies state that it has to be a supervised diet with regular weigh-ins and diaries of what you eat and your exercise documented. The supervised diet weeds out those who are not serious about surgery, in my opinion. It also gives documented proof if an appeal is to be filed. It is in your best interest if you are serious about this to get with a dietician and start the supervised diet.
   — 1968 Loser

November 29, 2005
Most (if not all) will not accept non-supervised diets. If you are lucky, your insurance will only require 6 months supervised. I have heard of some that require a year! Good Luck!
   — kimmy

November 29, 2005
Contact your primary care doctor and begin a supervised diet. Before you do that though contact your insurance company and find out exactly what they want your doctor to document monthly. I had to redo my diet because it was not documented properly by my doctor!! 6 Months is a long time to have to redo something! Good Luck!
   — HeidiXOXO

November 29, 2005
If your insurance has a strict policy of dr. supervised diet (they want to see monthly weigh ins, etc.) it will be tough. I had 2 dr supervised diets, but they were a few years old. To show that I had continued to try on my own, I provided them with a photo journal. My weight fluctuations over the years were pretty obvious (I gained and lost 50-60lbs a few times in 7 years). So I could show them my diet patterns through photos. I also ran a few marathons while overweight. I included those photos too. Good luck.
   — Rachelq

November 29, 2005
My doctor asked me about dieting. I just started listing everything I had tried and that was all they needed. I did not have to show prof, although I could have if needed. I went to the Barix center and they are pretty strict but took my word for it. I had a BM of 40 and no co-morbidities and was approved after my first letter. So keep the faith, it will happen. Good luck to you.
   — noboat4u

November 29, 2005
Call your doc today so you can get started. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet the requirement
   — mom2jtx3

November 30, 2005
It all depends on your insurance company. I did not have to do a supervised diet. I had been asked what diets I have tried and that was it. What insurance company do you have?
   — candymarie3