Jersrose43

Bs you can't appeal it Of course you can. What state are you jn? Appeal it to the insurance commissioner State that insurance prohibited you appeal rights Then clearly state why you need the surgery all he medical reasons why. Do not refer to prior complications they paid for State where and how you meet today's medical guidelines Before you appeal request a copy of the medical policy so you can attach it. Make sure you meet every required point in it

Congratulations!!!

Wo really? I think that's amazing and you should remove the only. You can't compare yourself to others. I hope in 6 months I can say I've lost 60 pounds I try to walk every day and am 10 days post op. I started puréed this week and needle has not moved. I expected this. Just a little sad though Hope I am at 60 by 6 months

My insurance was a 3 month requirement but took about 5 waiting on surgeon availability

You can; 1-purchase a private plan I the exchange that does cover it 2- you can get on the wife's plan if she covers it 3- see if current employer offers another plan with coverage 4- self pay in Texas is about same price as Mexico. There is another thread on this already

I would buy a private plan first before I took a loan.

Stoop a little

Wow!

I feel fantastic can't complain at all Off pain meds since Saturday Been walking half a mile a day, yesterday I built up to a 3/4 mile every day I am feeling really drained today. Must have new the extra walking in the very hot sun and humidity.

Here are the regs for you http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/ncd-details.aspx?NCDId=57&bc=AgAAgAAAAAAA&ncdver=3

Well tell the hospital to file any copays you may have to medicare. Can't hurt to pick a little something up for you

Sounds like bs to me Medicare does pay for bariatric though I've seen several posts from those 65+ who have had surgery pd for by medicare Did they offer you a secondary location?

It was 4 days before I started getting worried I had a csection 16 years ago and was impacted pretty badly. I did a couple tablespoon prune just and equal part Water. Sipped for few hours Saturday and Sunday around noon I was clear. Yay

If medicare is your secondary coverage why did they cancel? That's not clear. They'll just pick up the costs of copays and deductibles after Cigna.

They consider that % the successful surgery

Am curious what you mean normal size? Even with stretching I was told by my surgeon it would be the difference between 4 and 6 ounces not a normal size ever again

Can you send to me as well? Looks like he did a fantastic job

Congratulations! Sounds like you're doing really well I've read many folks on the site feel better with warm liquids. I am the opposite. The cold makes me feel way better than the hot/warm liquids.

I was a raving lunatic he Saturday before the biggest b on earth to everyone and everything. All nerves and panic. I finally caved and took a Xanax. A little help not much. Still nervous and panicky on Sunday. When Tuesday arrived I was surprising myself. I was calm and ready to just get it done

Good luck to you tmmw! Happy Independence Day in more ways than one!

Did they give you anti nausea medicine? Call your doctor

I made an 8 ounce and poured myself an ounce evry 30 minutes and sipped at them til they were done. Some days harder than others

June 24 as well. Just started mushy foods today Stopped pain meds on Saturday. Still mild cramping occasionally especially in morning when I wake up. But grinning and bearing it ! It's mild. Have lost 8 pounds since surgery. Very happy so far

I am with @wendyt. Still trying to figure it out. Started mushiness today am one week out

Some folks are just slower losers than other I think there's a forum for that. As long as you are logging everything you eat, following the food plan, and staying active then I think you should meet your goals.