joyaskins34

Ok my husband has somewhat resided to the fact I AM Doing this! Now that I am the insurance provider ..before he was and refused for me to do the surgery..he let me know really quick today I was taking the "easy way out".while I some what understand this mentality ..I just don't understand why he can see how important this is to me? Our marriage in my eyes is secure we have a great and I do mean great relationship .anyone else going or gone thru this?

Im praying for you, just keep the faith, God will see you through. Im praying for a positive response from my insurance company as well.

Anytime I was worried about you. Don't give up. Fight fight fight

I know I probably shouldn't be asking this but Anyone who is a believer& prays .. I need it ! Today I spoke with my surgery coordinator she submitted all my info for surgery approval and minutes later they denied!! Because they said I didn't meet qualifications from last 3 years bmi
She said she had no idea why they did this because that wasn't true I did! Also I have sleep apnea that requires Cpap ..they told her to mail in my paperwork and they would review it...she said if they deny again the surgeon would speak to medical director on my behalf..I need for then to approve this request this time..I so have my hopes up and want this so badly! I feel selfish for whining about this but I am so broken hearted and depressed! :...(

Praying for you - keep the faith- God is good and he wants you to be happy- your probably going they this bump in order to help someone else in the future- you will get approved and then help someone else in this same situation. God is with you

Don't give up! Might not be right now, but stay focused on bettering your life. hang in there praying for you

Joy, don't give up. There must be something more miss Margaret and Dr P can do for you.

Prayers coming

You will get approve. Some jealous most likely fat person didn't want you approve. Sending positive vibes your way.

Oh my goodness, Joy. I am so very sad for you. You made me tear up. :hugs I understand the physical and emotional struggles obesity has put you thru. I just don't understand insurances that deny people like us, a chance like RNY to a healthier happier life.
I really don't know what is going to happen with me either. I am in God's hands, right now.
Not even Dr Pen's intervention worked? It did not weigh in with the board?

Joy our hearts go out to you but I would encourage you to not give up. Have you discussed options with both your surgeon and your primary care physician? Insurance companies follow a protocol which is really nothing more than a checklist. A lot of folks have been denied only to be approved after some fine tuning in the information submitted to the insurance company. Most insurance companies will approve rny for folks with a BMI of 35 or greater and two co-morbidities. You mentioned sleep apnea. Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiac, some forms of arthritis and/or osteoporosis are just some of the possibilities. Keep trying! Never give up! If they want a fight, give 'em one! You will find the "right formula" and once you're approved, it's illegal for the insurance company to back out. We all can appreciate your frustration but tough situations never last. Tough people do!

I'm so sorry!

I'm so sorry! That's awful!
I'm sure your time will come, Just don't let it kick you down! Rny or not, we are here to support you!

Hugs, Joy. I will say a prayer for you. I am hoping for a miracle for you.

Surgery buddies group of 3!

Prayers on the way. I was denied twice before my approval. Keep pushing, insurance companies would like you to give up and walk away. It will work out in the end. This is just a bump in the road.

Praying for u! Hang in there!!

Praying for you too. I'm sure it will work out!

Prayer sent!! Blessings to u on ur journey. Just keep in mind that the insurance company is not the decider...God is!!
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Thank u I have prayed thru this whole journey that His will be done in my life .The selfish part of me just hopes this is part of His plan for my life
You are right this site is full of wonderfully supportive folks! Ty!

So I've been seeing a lot of your posts the lasts couple weeks and have to wonder, after all the crap you've been through...are you in therapy? For starters you had an abusive relationship that no doubt has a lot of baggage that requires working through. Now you're apparently chronically I'll and again that has a lot to work through as well....
I know this doesn't answer your question or solve your problems but just wanted to make sure you are getting the help you need....
HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 223

I haven't had surgery yet ( think June) but I am choosing bypass because I need the accountability of possible dumping..and I have read where several people have had their sleeve revised to bypass...I also felt like bypass had more stats for success and sleeve is relatively new ?

I'm shooting for June..I go for my last required weigh in Monday then she said they will submit tues..said she will know within minutes if I'm approved..I work for school system and also have to go to a wedding in destin ..so I will have to wait til after it which is the whole week of June 7
I'm praying I can get a date for as soon as I return back home from the beach ..school ends may 24

I would def hand her one of your surgeons cards!!lol some people just can't help themselves!