I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

I'm mostly anxious. Just wondering what doctor will say.also I'm. Bit snippy like PMS feeling.. guess that.is.nerves..

So I got the dreaded call today I was denied.

Irish. I am so sorry. Do not give up!

Getting excited! I will be banded on September 12th in Houston with True Results. Just started my Pre-Op diet today. 13 days to go!

Irish. I am so sorry. Do not give up!

What I posted on the "crushed" thread I created today

So I will tell you all the reasons I should have the band-

BMI of 55

Heart attack at age 32 I am 34 now

High BP

Depression

Pseudotumor Cerebri with severe papillo edema

Hx of Pulmonary embolisms

Pre Diabetic

Reason Aetna denied me today-

I gained 1.8 pounds since May!- they said they would have denied me with even an ounce gain. They implemented this new rule this month. I have been jumping through the Ins hoops for four months now.

I was suppose to get banded Sept 27 instead I have two more weigh ins

I am crushed.

Im so Sorry Irish. That totally sucks..I hope someone in the office will help you appeal. That is totally not fair...

I'm so sorry. That's terrible news, and seems so counterproductive!

I am so sorry !! You'll get through this don't give up ! I know how you feel - Today I was denied because I was under 200 lbs in 2009! 5 years ago ! I need a note from a doctor saying I was over 200lbs in 2009 and signed and then ill be approved. But I'm not giving up ! Going to the doctor in the morning to see if they'll sign it ! Maybe you can have a few more weigh ins for them to approve it? Do what you can to start a new chapter in your life ! We are here for support

I'm so sorry irishflower78 about your setback .

I also received my denial letter this week...

However, I've decided to pay for it myself under a program where i pay 1/3 down and $100 a month until remainder is paid. I took the deposit 1/3 out of my 401k - It seems worth it to me - I'm investing in my health! My surgery date is official set for 9/27/13.

Every time I read a post like this I thank God my husband is retired military. I have to pay $25, but only had to get a referral from pcp and the surgeon requires the nutritionist and psych appt. I wish I could share insurance with you. Seems like they should weigh the cost of not having surgery vs the cost of having it. If they did I'm sure many more would be approved

I'm so sorry irishflower78 about your setback .

I also received my denial letter this week...

However' date=' I've decided to pay for it myself under a program where i pay 1/3 down and 100 a month until remainder is paid. I took the deposit 1/3 out of my 401k - It seems worth it to me - I'm investing in my health! My surgery date is official set for 9/27/13.[/quote']

My surgery was suppose to be on the 27th

My surgery was suppose to be on the 27th

Yes i know...we were going to be band mates. I'm wishing you lots of luck in your journey...

My surgery was suppose to be on the 27th

Did you talk to the true results people about financing and possible hernia as a way to get some money from the insurance toward surgery. That is how I am getting it.

Did you talk to the true results people about financing and possible hernia as a way to get some money from the insurance toward surgery. That is how I am getting it.

We are going to jump through a couple more hoops and if they deny me again then I will go the self pay route.

I already have a loan out through my 401k so not sure I will be able to borrow anymore until that's paid off only time will tell

NewMeDebbie, that's my surgery date too! ???ƒ