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Misfit In Band Land

I joined awhile back as I prepared for my surgery scheduled for 10/30.

But my insurance company, put gastric surgeries at my hospital on hold for accredidation to be decided. I love the idea of wanting the hospital to be top notch, but if they are ok to other companys, then why not them.

 

I began my classes, nutritionist meetings, surgeon meetings, counselor meetings in August.

Began and finished my pre op testing in September.

 

So Oct 30, came and went, I continue to read posts and learn lots and "meet" the coolest people.

But I just don't feel like I belong. I have no advise or experiences to share.

 

The insurance company is suppose to decide by Friday, but I am in a funk and don't feel hopeful.

So what have I done since the 30th, gain 5 lbs.

 

I've learned about stucks, but I have a different kind of lump in my throat. : (

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Jenilou78

LAP-BAND Patients

I was actually losing hope too, I had to do a second appeal to the IL board of Insurers and they found BCBSIL against the interest of the patient (me) and they were forced to approve me. Keep fighting. If they keep pushing you back, write a letter, do anything you can if you are sure you need and want this. You will get it done. I was right where you were at the end of Sept only I gained 15 lbs from being so depressed then woke up one day and wrote a 7 page letter full of anger on notebook paper and shoved it in an envelope. I was approved 9 days later. Go get em!

cheryl2586

LAP-BAND Patients

We all were here before and after. Look how much you have learned. You wil get approved and be successful. You belong with us. Stay and learn that much more. We got your back.

ddcookrn

LAP-BAND Patients

You may have to pay for this yourself. Its a chuck of change, but what does a car cost? Is your life worth it? Haven't got alot of love for insurance companies these days. I don't believe they really have our best interests in mind, although they spend alot of money convincing us that they do (wellness, etc.). Please keep us posted on your situation.

CHEZNOEL

Pre Op

BB's forever! Don't lose faith! We are with you every step of the way. Lot of folks are pulling for you!

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