hrmills84

Update today... Went in to my Drs appt and they said they received the denial letter however received a fax saying its approved. She said she's never seen this before and is going to call just to make sure it's 100%

https://cignaforhcp.cigna.com/public/content/pdf/coveragePolicies/medical/mm_0051_coveragepositioncriteria_bariatric_surgery.pdf

Thanks so much for the response. I meet all required elements for it to be 'medically necessary'. I think that's why I'm so angry, emotional and just really down. It upsets me that we pay for this coverage but are told we can't use it after jumping through all of these hoops. I've been reading through the forum and it brought me some comfort. I've seen other denials along these lines too that have ended up being approved. I'm trying to stay hopeful but just anxious about having to wait even longer now...

Hey guys, I'm new to the board but have been following threads for some time now. I started this process in October 2015 and completed the 3 months required diet, psych evaluation etc. to meet Cigna's requirements. I even pay extra through my insurance to include this coverage. I received my letter today that it is not 'medically necessary'. I've been crying all night and so upset. Did I just do all of this and spend all this money on co pays for nothing? Has anyone else encountered this with Cigna and if so, why was it deemed not necessary and what did you do?

I was also struggling with this. I LOVE Diet Coke. To help, I just slowly weaned myself off. Before I started the process I was drinking 5-8 cans a day! Then I went down to 3 a day, 2 a day, 1 every other day, etc. Now, I just drink lots of Water and I stayed stocked up on all different kinds of Crystal Light packets. I do still miss my Diet Coke but I agree with my NUT that this was also attributing to my weight. I stay motivated not going back to it by remembering how addicted I was. I was almost drinking a 12 pack a day!! Not good! Stay strong!!!