Question:
I have BCBS of MI Community Blue....

I am hoping to have surgery through the BTC. I received a letter from BTC saying that before they send my info to BCBS they want medical records of previous weight loss attempts. They have a copy of my records from the "Medical Weight Loss Clinic", but the letter states they want something from my PCP or something.... Any ideas? I have no weight loss attempts from a PCP because over the past few years I have been either jumping from ins. company to ins. company or many times I have been without insurance. I would appreciate any help.    — Kelly M. (posted on September 2, 2000)

September 2, 2000
Just have your PCP write a letter indicating that he/sshe has advised you to lose weight in the past and that you have tried to do so unsuccessfully, on several occasions, by exercise and self-directed dieting. Have them note the number of problems you have as a result of being obese and their support of you having the surgery. I would also recommend that you review the information on the LGR/DS. I went to the BTC in Ann Arbor prior to making my decision and chose to have the LGR/DS with Marek Lutrzykowski, MD, in Bloomfield Hills. Good Luck!
   — merri B.