Hey -

I'm a major lurker around these parts, but wanted to share with the *world* that I finally got my approval!

It was kind of a weird situation - -I was originally scheduled for 10/18, but the insurance company put a hold on my case after deciding that I needed another psychiatric evaluation. I had it done and the new approval came through on 10/18, but of course I missed my date. So they pushed me back until 11/8.

I'm to lose 10 lbs by then. I go in for pre-op registration on 11/7.

I AM THRILLED!

My lesson to share for all is to keep fighting. If the insurance company says NO, then please keep fighting. Find other documentation or justification to force them to approve you. Go above and beyond. Call multiple times and ask questions, get the name and reference number of the phone call. Keep your notes. The insurance company is there to work for you. Sometimes you have to make them do it.

Good luck!

Congratulations!! I'm scheduled for that week too! Good luck to you!

Congratulations. You're on your way.

Hey -

I'm a major lurker around these parts' date=' but wanted to share with the *world* that I finally got my approval!

It was kind of a weird situation - -I was originally scheduled for 10/18, but the insurance company put a hold on my case after deciding that I needed another psychiatric evaluation. I had it done and the new approval came through on 10/18, but of course I missed my date. So they pushed me back until 11/8.

I'm to lose 10 lbs by then. I go in for pre-op registration on 11/7.

I AM THRILLED!

My lesson to share for all is to keep fighting. If the insurance company says NO, then please keep fighting. Find other documentation or justification to force them to approve you. Go above and beyond. Call multiple times and ask questions, get the name and reference number of the phone call. Keep your notes. The insurance company is there to work for you. Sometimes you have to make them do it.

Good luck![/quote']

Congrats!!! I am scheduled for the 8th of November too.