What medical records should I bring to my weight loss appointment?

Bring comprehensive documentation to your first obesity medicine appointment: recent lab work (within 6-12 months) including A1C, fasting glucose, lipid panel, liver enzymes, thyroid function (TSH), and vitamin D; documentation of obesity-related health conditions with diagnosis dates and ICD-10 codes; previous weight management attempts with dates, methods used, and results (weight loss programs, medications tried, etc.); current medication list including over-the-counter and supplements; medical history including surgeries, hospitalizations, and chronic conditions; family history of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease; insurance information and prior authorization history if applicable; and records from previous weight loss providers if switching care. For insurance purposes, ask previous providers for 'superbills' or visit notes documenting weight management discussions. If you track food, exercise, or weight, bring recent logs. Having organized records speeds the evaluation process and strengthens insurance authorization requests.