Question:
What do I need to help my approval?

I have been going through voc rehab to have the surgery. I have been approved once but i still have to go through 2 more. My case worker told me today to get anything that would be a positive. I have all my medical records, a letter from my PCP, chiropractor, and gyno. Anyone have any ideas of something else that would help? I don't really have anyone telling me exactly what they need form me to get completely approved so i just want to make sure i get everything possible. thanks everyone    — LaKeAffy (posted on January 22, 2002)

January 22, 2002
If you can remember all of the Non-supervised diets you were on, make a list of them, maybe the amount of time you were on them and how much weight lost ... as far back as you can remember... it couldn't hurt..
   — Elizabeth D.

January 22, 2002
It would be good to write a letter about yourself. Let them know about your struggles and all different attempts at weightloss. A good letter from your PCP is always a winner. However your personal letter adds a picture about yourself. A picture by the way is also a good idea.
   — maricela C.

January 23, 2002
I gave my surgeon two lists. The first list contained every effort at weight control I'd ever attempted: diets, nutritional counseling, therapy, exercise, when and for how long, pounds lost, pounds regained, and anyone who supervised or guided the attempt. I listed EVERY diet I could remember and made my best guesses at the other data. I also had copies of my medical records [which the insurance company never wanted after all]. My second list contained every way in which my morbid obesity was affecting my quality of life. I discussed my difficulty walking, how it infringed and limited my personal and professional life, how I ached, joint soreness, being out of breath, etc. I made sure that every effect was included. The doctor addresses my medical co-morbidities. I listed my "quality of life" issues. I got approved in only a few days and the insurance company said my package was "wonderfully complete".
   — Kathy J.