Question:
I have two questions for you all.....

#1 Does anyone know where I can get a sample letter for my PCP to go over and understand what he needs to write for submission to the insurance? #2 Does anyone have experience with the supplement Creatine? If so, is it something I can use before/after WLS, and do you recommend it? Thanks all!    — TameraD (posted on July 8, 2003)

July 9, 2003
This site has some great info that might be useful to you. First, click on "Your Journey," then "Getting A Referral From Your PCP." While there, you may also want to click on "Getting Authorization," then on "Working With Your PCP." I'd recommend checking out the letters on this site also, especially the generic "Letter of Medical Necessity" under "Getting Authorization." I used a personalized form of that letter as part of my request for approval from both the surgeon and the insurance company. It worked well. Good Luck to you. Email me if you have questions. :-)
   — Beth B.