I just found out I was denied by Aetna. I am so upset. Now I have to go through an appeal process. I just want to crawl in a hole. I haven't rec'd the official letter yet, but just got off the phone with the insurance company. They said my doctor's office did not provide the surgical prep regimen. That they need that and the fastest way to get appealed is the surgeon to call in a do a "peer to peer" with the insurance company. I called the doctor's office and they don't know what the surgical prep regimen is and the doctor does not do "peer to peer". After several more calls - I have to wait for the official letter and send in a letter of appeal. I am sick to my stomach. I am very upset that my surgeon can not make a phone call on my behalf. Is this going to happen for me???? I can't quit crying.....

I just found out I was denied by Aetna. I am so upset. Now I have to go through an appeal process. I just want to crawl in a hole. I haven't rec'd the official letter yet, but just got off the phone with the insurance company. They said my doctor's office did not provide the surgical prep regimen. That they need that and the fastest way to get appealed is the surgeon to call in a do a "peer to peer" with the insurance company. I called the doctor's office and they don't know what the surgical prep regimen is and the doctor does not do "peer to peer". After several more calls - I have to wait for the official letter and send in a letter of appeal. I am sick to my stomach. I am very upset that my surgeon can not make a phone call on my behalf. Is this going to happen for me???? I can't quit crying.....

I am in Canada and with the government health care system WE have, I was denied because I am toooo healthy. Go figger. You surely don't want government run health care in the US....just ask a Canadian.

However, I am being banded on Monday the 24th at a private clinic here in Toronto; I paid out of pocket. But I understand that for those who need to finance, there are several options available. For me, it is a dandy tax deduction on my tax return for 2009.

I truly hope someone "listens" to you. It is a sad world when we are told we need to gain MORE weight to qualify (my BMI is 42) or develop morbities such as congestive heart failure or diabetes.

My very best to you in your pursuit.......and prayers.

Katie

Edited August 22, 200916 yr by Katie2
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