Well pre op diet was supposed to start tomorrow and surgery was scheduled on the 23rd. Drs office called yesterday and said that i was denied because they needed more info. So i called the drs office to see what i am supposed to do and they mever called me back now i am worrying and cant sleep.

Don't stress it will all work out!! Call first thing in the morning and get the ball rolling with the Dr. You were lucky they went ahead and scheduled your surgery. I had to wait until everything was approved before they would schedule it. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way!!

I was denied on May 4th because the insurance company needed more info. I got them everything they asked for on the 8th and I got my approval today. I start my 2 week liquid diet Friday and have the surgery on June 1st. Find out what more your insurance company wants and get it to them right away. I does not hurt to include a letter from you stating the diets you have tried, your medical problems and why you need the surgery.

Doctor's offices and insurance companies are so difficult. I had to work my booty off to get my surgery. I felt like I was constantly on the phone with doctors, the bariatric office, and my insurance company, nearly every day. Be obnoxious, call as many times as you need to get that crap done. They will make you jump through hoops. Good luck. Don't give up.

Doctor's offices and insurance companies are so difficult. I had to work my booty off to get my surgery. I felt like I was constantly on the phone with doctors' date=' the bariatric office, and my insurance company, nearly every day. Be obnoxious, call as many times as you need to get that crap done. They will make you jump through hoops. Good luck. Don't give up.[/quote']

I agree! It's a LOT of work but you gotta just keep on them and don't give up!

Thanks guys... it is great to know i have someone to talk and vent to that are going through the same thing.

Anytime!

No surgery on the 23rd until the insurance can approve it. They needed three years of weight history and the nutrition classes I took were not good enough for them. I am so frustrated. My surgeon is furious with my insurance company

It sucks how they make people jump through hoops for approval. The insurance co is banking on you giving up if they make it difficult. Do not give up!

Finally got approved...... just waiting for a date. So excited!

Yay! Congrats! My insurance approved Tuesday and I am scheduled for August 1st! Glad you hung in there!

Congrats to both of you!! It's such a great feeling

It's ridiculous that so many people who are trying to take control of their lives and make themselves healthier have to FIGHT with insurance companies to get it covered. It's almost as it they'd rather pay for the HBP meds, diabetic supplies, knee/hip replacements. It's just crazy. I'm glad you both got approved and are on the way to more healthy versions of yourselves.

CONGRATS!

Thanks... congrats to you too. I still have not got my date yet.

I had to pay my private because the NHS (UK) do not want to do my OP because my BMI is 40 . Now I will go to Belgium to do. my op is next week.