I finally finished up all my tests!! yay! right, but no, so far I was denied from insurance, so my husband says we will pay, great right? so I go to see PCP and start all my tests, blood work OK, sleep study OK, EGD OK, psych eval not good have to go back, because the lady that typed it up for the Dr. left out the most important part, that I was cleared for surgery, OK psych eval complete. now EKG abnormal go for stress test, abnormal now i have to see a cardiologist I know it is for my health, but I really don't think there is anything wrong with my heart, but maybe by the end of all this testing there will be from all the stress!!!! sorry just had to vent

Hold old are you and what was abnormal on your EKG?

Hi, I am 48. and no one really said what the problem is yet, guess I have to wait to see cardiologist

My psych eval screwed me up. I'm hoping for my grief counselor to help me get over this hurdle. It's so Damn annoying

My cardiologist made me go for a complete work up. Everything turned out good. Her concern was not so much the surgery but the stress put on a person with the drastic rapid weight loss. Hand in - it will al be worth it.

Did you aoppeal the insurnce company? I was denied also when I applied because I didnt do the 6 month monitoring but I appealed it and was approved 2 weeks later. Just had to type a letter

You have to press your insurance, I have a super long story but I'll make it short. I have a BMI of 38 and only 39 years old. My first surgeon got me approved for the band after I said I wanted the sleeve, said it was cheaper. My co pay was the same for both, he wanted me to pay for his co surgeon at the tune of four grand extra. I filed a complaint and insurance agreed but had to switch surgeons. Three weeks after approving me with the first doctor they denied the second. Two weeks of appeals and they denied it again for a missing signature by my PCP. I finally escalated the issue and had everything documented and when I informed them I was going public with my story they approved it. I personally think they figure most will give up and go away. You have to stay vigilant. My two cents. There is hope.

I totally agree, whatever you do don't give up! The insurance company is hoping you will give up, but if you bombard them with letters, phone calls, etc., they will approve you. You just have to be willing to FIGHT!!!