kayzieb

I am still pre-op but hang in there and try to focus on the future - a healthy, happier you!

I am so excited to be approved and scheduled for LB on April 10! After going through all of the pre-op clearances, and mandatory physician supervised "diet" I thought I was in the clear. But my insurance required proof of my weight from two years ago as a condition for approval. Thank God I had a yearly check up almost two years to the day and could prove that I had a qualifying BMI long enough. Well, even after faxing all of the required information to the insurance company they STILL denied the surgery. My surgeon was preparing the appeal, but I decided to contact the insurance company directly. An hour later, and four transfers later, I had my answer... they had scanned the required documents into the "wrong file" and wrongly denied my surgery. They overturned their denial the next day without an appeal. Long story short, if I hadn't taken the time, and had the persistance to question the system, I'd be waiting for the appeal to go through right now. I am so confident in this decision and am convinced that this is the right decision for me. So, don't give up, and don't take no for an answer!!

I will be in the April 2013 club! April 10, confirmed today!! I agree, it can't come fast enought!! Start my 2 week pre-op diet March 27.

This is awesome!! I JUST got approved today and my surgery is scheduled for April 10th. I start my 2 week liquid diet on Mar 27. I have been eating more than usual since I started this process as I am a "stress eater" but now that I know I'm approved I can't wait to loose weight before my surgery. I will be tracking on myfitness pal also! Will add you next week.