What Would You DO?!

[tam_mandala 33]

I'm in the final steps of the ones required by my insurance. The last of my 6 month nutritionist appointments is in two weeks, and then the surgeon's office will submit it to my insurance for approval. We are looking at a tentative surgery date of January 27th.

I may be getting a new job that totally came out of nowhere and is in many ways a dream. The question is, do I time my leaving my current job, so tha I can get my surgery covered by my current insurance, start the new job the 2nd week of February. It would take a lot of negotiation to get that late of a start date... Is the stress of a new job and the stress of coping with a new stomach too much...? Or, do I take a chance and see what the benefits are under my new insurance and get the surgery later, after I start the new job.

I don't want to wait! Ive been working and planning towards January, and this new job is more public and visible and I want to feel confident in the new job... The surgery would help so much with that.

HELP!!!

[BigDog Bryan 262]

You might try to move your surgery date UP, since there is usually a delay before your new coverage starts. Also remember that your current insurer has already been there for all of the preliminary work you've done. Postponement could become more questions, paperwork and deductible changes - NOT FUN. Talk to your surgeon to see if they can move your date up so that there will not be a huge lead time for the new job.

Good Luck & God Bless

[Chele H 427]

Your new insurance plan may exclude weight loss surgery, you already know you are covered now. I would do it as soon as possible and try to push the start date of your new job.

[tam_mandala 33]

Thanks! I sent a note to my surgeon's office to see if I could move the surgery to early January. I think I could negotiate a start date at the new job in February.

I really don't want to delay the surgery. And you are right, there are too many unknown's with the new insurance!

[rking 484]

I think you should try to move it up. A new job and new eating habits at the same time!!!! Congrats!!