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6 month diet, can you do it all through your pcp

Can you do the 6 month all through the pcp, or do you have to go to pcp Dr. and nutricinious and exercise trainer. I just want to do it all with my Dr.    — pugsley101 (posted on May 25, 2008)

May 25, 2008
I did it all thru my PCP
   — Danielle T.

May 25, 2008
I did my 6 mo. through my PCP and they didn't provide all the in-depth documentation that is required. I have to go back and do some more months because of this. Be sure to have them provide notes discussing your diet and modifications made to your diet. Notes documenting discussion of excercise and the increase of excercise month by month, and notes of your behavior modifications. Hopefully this will help you not have to go back and re-do this criteria. Good luck. -RaGina Shaw
   — reggi_67

May 25, 2008
Hi carla I did it through my PCP and it all work out fine......I have my 6 month diet package, where your Dr checks off everything on the list and documents his/her advice you do this monthly and you then submit the six month package along with your Dr's letter...should you need a sample letter for that I also have mine which you can use as a guide........take care Jannette
   — Jan D.

May 25, 2008
Any idea where can I get a 6 month diet package that your Dr checks off everything?
   — TMnewlife

May 26, 2008
yes you can do it all through your pcp, BUT make sure they do all the documentation..... have them include your wt each time, specifics on your plan and each month what worked and what didn't and what you are gonna change, exercise notes, etc. at your FIRST visit they also need to list any medical problems you have related to your wt like: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc. good luck and you are on your way!!!! hope this helps..Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

May 26, 2008
Clarification on my previous post "The 6 month diet package" This is simply monthly check off list on everything your Dr has discussed and suggested for you to do. But this is not enough to get you an approval....you still need to have your Dr document everything on your medical file...This 6 month Diet Packae is just something to show the Insurance comp.that you have complied w/ the 6 month diet as you will be taking it monthly and you Dr has to sign this check off list.....If anyone needs this 6 month diet packae let me know....And I'll be more than happy to send you a copy.....take care....
   — Jan D.

May 27, 2008
Carla, your insurance company will be very specific about this. I work in a WLS center and I call insurances every day. Each policy has very specific criteria for you to follow. Please have your WLS clinic or surgeon's office (whomever told you what you need to fulfil your insurance requirements) to double check this with insurance. Sometimes it can all be done with the PCP and sometimes they require 6 months visits with your PCP in addition to meeting with a dietician/nutritionist & excercise therapist. Trust me, it's a whole lot better to do all that is needed the first time around than to fight it after they deny you when you don't send in all the information required the first time! Best of luck to you and Happy Losing!!
   — pam2007