Question:
I was denied 5 days ago, because of lack of documentation.

Heres is what my deniel says ' unable to certify the surgery as meets BMI, but no documentation of physician supervised weight loss attempts failing repeatedly by the supervising physician. Last military encounter was 1995 WUTG BI attempts since. I tried 2 times in the Air Force at 2 different AFB and some how they conviently lost my records. I don't know if i should fight this or not. Please help me if you can You can email me at [email protected] Thank you    — angela H. (posted on March 27, 2001)

March 27, 2001
Most insurance companies want some documentation to supervised weight loss. Weight Watchers normally satisfies this condition or Jenny Craig. Unfortunately, your records appear to be lost. I can think of some sneaky ways to miraculously find them, but it might not be advisable. There has to be copies of them somewhere, notes that were taken. Maybe if you can just remember the name of a doctor you saw at one point and locate that person, he/she might have their own notes. I know some doctors do that and some hospitals also. Were you ever seen at a public/private hospital/doctor other than on base? They should have records. If all else fails, get on a program right now. Join a weight loss support group that your physician can document. It might delay the process 3-4 months, but it will only benefit you. Good luck.
   — Dawn R.