Has anyone switched doctors during this process? My current doctor messed up my appeal that they submitted on my behalf. With open enrollment I am switching insurance so I have another chance and want to switch doctors. Has anyone done this? I'm so frustrated with.

Was it the doctor who messed up the appeal or their office staff. I think knowing who exactly messed up is important in making your decision. Also, what was messed up about it? Was it missing paperwork or something else? If the doctor screwed it up then I'd seriously think about switching. If they mess that up then how careful are they going to be with your surgery? Or how will they treat you after surgery if there is a problem? What has been your feeling about this doctor all along? If you were at any point feeling iffy about them then I'd take that as a major red flag.

But if it wasn't the doctor who screwed up and you liked them all along then I'd consider sticking with them. If you switch insurance you might have to start the process all over again.

It seems to be a little of both. Some information that was submitted to them was left out of the packet. Also the doctor has always pushed for the band so when the packet was submitted it has both sleeve and band checked when I stressed on more than one occasion to the person doing the paperwork that I was only interested in the sleeve. Overall he seems like a good doctor but the way he shoves the band down your throat makes me think of a shady used car salesman. I understand they each may have their preference but once a patient picks let it go. Especially don't mark both on my appeal paperwork! Aside from the pushy attitude in regards to the band I like him and his staff.