22,000 Reasons!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I am ecstatic today!!!!!<>long story short

, i am 2 years happily, successully post opat goal!!!!

my surgery done locally 12/15/11 was JUST approved - i didn't have to pay a dime!!!

yes you heard me right, 2 years later - i am approved

heres my story

2 years ago medicare didn't accept the sleeve (now it does- everywhere i think)

my secondary ins did cover the sleeve

i was told AFTER surgery i had to submit my paperwork to medicare to get an OFFICIAL denial - then i would resubmit paperwork to BlueCrossBlueShield!!

told no problem

18 months PO - i received a bill for $22,000.00

are you kidding me!!!!!

after much "discussion" papers back and forth............

the other day, and 2 years PO - i have been approved!!!

not only did i lose 105 lbs with surgery

i now find myself minus 22,000 lbs off my shoulders!!!!

early Christmas present!!!!!

Kathy

one "relieved" proud grammy

[No game 14,436]

OMG!

And congrats on the the 22,000!!

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Wow!!!!!! What a blessing! Congratulations!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

22,000............

Thanksgiving Day..........extra prize to be thankful for!!!!

kathy

[Seela 1,187]

Wow how incredibly stressful! I'm so ylad for you to have that finally off your back!

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Merry Christmas to you!! Goal and 22,000 saved!! I am very happy for you!!

[Georgia 2,908]

Dear lord. That is truly weird to take two years but hey, you are sleeved and PIF!

[Chellemetime 299]

<p>I am ecstatic today!!!!!<>long story short</p> <p> </p> <p>, i am 2 years happily, successully post opat goal!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>my surgery done locally 12/15/11 was JUST approved - i didn't have to pay a dime!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>yes you heard me right, 2 years later - i am approved </p> <p> </p> <p>heres my story</p> <p> </p> <p>2 years ago medicare didn't accept the sleeve (now it does- everywhere i think)</p> <p> </p> <p>my secondary ins did cover the sleeve</p> <p> </p> <p>i was told AFTER surgery i had to submit my paperwork to medicare to get an OFFICIAL denial - then i would resubmit paperwork to BlueCrossBlueShield!!</p> <p> </p> <p>told no problem</p> <p> </p> <p>18 months PO - i received a bill for $22,000.00 </p> <p> </p> <p>are you kidding me!!!!! </p> <p> </p> <p>after much "discussion" papers back and forth............</p> <p> </p> <p>the other day, and 2 years PO - i have been approved!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>not only did i lose 105 lbs with surgery</p> <p> </p> <p>i now find myself minus 22,000 lbs off my shoulders!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>early Christmas present!!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Kathy</p> <p> </p> <p>one "relieved" proud grammy </p>

Wow! That's amazing! I bet it takes a load off of your shoulders.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Awesome Kathy!! What a great relief. Could not happen to a greater person.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

So, uhhhmmmm... Can I borrow $22,000?

[lsereno 2,525]

Congrats! So glad you were able to get that straightened out.

Lynda

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

thanx all for your happiness and support for me

WLS finally officially paid for by insurance

like it always should have been

amazing weight off my shoulders

i do feel 22,000 lbs lighter

wow - how would that look

kathy

[mvickyway 256]

Hallelujah and WHEW! Wonderful success all around

[Butterthebean 8,146]

So that's alot of extra Xmas presents you can buy. Should I send my list to you or just post it here?

[McButterpants 2,846]

A great insurance success story! What a weird path. Congrats not only on getting it paid for but your success! 105 pounds - that's amazing. A true inspiration!