Hey folks - I was around about a year ago, battling with my insurance company, etc. Since then, I have moved and many things have occurred. Bottom line is, I'm working on the journey again. This time, however, I will succeed. I have seriously gone downhill health-wise, unfortunately.

I've found a new PCP that is amazing. She listens to ME. I was so afraid of not being able to find a doctor that was comparable to my last one. I really like her. Anyway, she's already started the process for getting my insurance approval. Then I get referred to the surgeon. I'm excited. I'm looking forward to restarting my life.

Glad to see that your back. I hope everything goes great for you. Good luck and let me know how your journey goes.

Thanks :glare: it looks like you're off to a great start I hope I do as well as you

Welcome back! I wish you the best of luck in getting the approval.

Don't give up.My journey started over 2 yrs ago. The first surgical group I went to was only in it for the money and would not work with me so not having a good feeling about that group I decided to look for another group. In the process I got sick with stomach problems and lost 20 lbs. I knew this was not the way to lose weight so I started looking for another surgeron in July of last year. Things were scheduled for October 13th. The day before my surgery the drs. office called with bad news my insurance company had denied to approve my surgery because my bmi was .8 less then what it should be and that I needed to gain 5lbs. So they would not deny me again I gained 10. I also appealled. They wanted medical records from every dr and hospital that I had been seen by. Finally after 3mths they approved and I had my surgery in Feb. The last month was the hardest because they left me hanging. I called them almost everyday. When I say don't give up I can speak from true experience. I wish I had had this procedure many yrs ago. It's worth it. I already feel better!

Thanks for your encouraging words. I fought with the insurance company so hard to get the surgery done before. There was nothing I could do to get it approved. I did give up. I'm trying again - different insurance company this time. It took exactly 10 days for my approval to come through. I'm nervous and excited

Thats abosultely wonderful! Good luck even though you won't need luck