| | ||
| |||||||
  679 People Lost in total 60481 lbs = 29.50 % Give us permission to add your before & after Weight Loss Photos |   |
  |
| | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
12-11-2007, 06:46 PM
| #1 (permalink) |
| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Royalton, Ohio
Posts: 177
Weight Statistics June 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 1" Height: 214 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
24 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
11.214953271 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.4305294276 BMI Start:
35.896264445 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
  |  I just want to cry... I was denied today...a SECOND TIME! I haven't really shared much of my story with anyone...but here's a brief synopsis... My first denial was received January 2006. Immediately after that denial for lack of six months of clinical documentation of weight loss attempts I made an appointment with my primary care doctor at the time to pursue the six months of required clinical documentation. My first appointment was February 2006. In the following six months I paid for my Meridia prescription out of pocket which cost me approximately $100/month. I also paid for a Basal Metabolic test out of pocket during those six months to determine how many calories my body naturally burns. Additionally I purchased two different pieces of exercise equipment totalling approximately $800 between the two which, of course, was out of pocket. After paying for all of my co-pays for the six months of clinical documentation, my Meridia prescriptions, my Basal Metabolic testing, and my exercise equipment, I tried to continue losing the minimal amount of weight I had lost in that time. I was unsuccessful and I've gained everything back in 2007. In September 2007 I decided to try to pursue gastric bypass again. I completed all of the requirements prior to having my information submitted to Medical Mutual again by doing all the necessary tests, seeing a nutritionist, and meeting with the surgeon and psychiatrist. Again, I was denied for the same reason as before even though I had my six months of clinical weight loss documentation from 2006. I'm heartbroken and frustrated. At first I wondered if Medical Mutual didn't receive my notes from 2006. According to the financial chick at the Cleveland Clinic who contacted Medical Mutual when I called her in tears earlier today, they have them... The nurse at Medical Mutual is going to have the doctor re-review things in the next couple of weeks and point out to him the 2006 stuff. The nurse and financial chick are thinking the doctor may not have realized there was stuff from 2005, 2006 AND 2007... I pray to God that's the case. Otherwise, I've been officially denied a second time. At this point I will lose all hope... I just want to cry...
__________________  |
|      |
| | Weight Loss Surgery Insurance |
| |
Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery. Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.  |
|
12-11-2007, 06:49 PM
| #2 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,459
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
138 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2857142857 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.5886678201 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I'll keep you in my thoughts.....think positive and maybe you will have a different answer after the doctor reviews it! |
|
| |
|
12-11-2007, 06:49 PM
| #3 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,498
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
-14 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.4728682171 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
22.2963663096 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | dont cry.  stay strong. it's not over yet  you are in my thoughts and prayers. please keep us posted.
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R.  Lap RNY 4/19/07     |
|
| |
|
12-11-2007, 07:36 PM
| #4 (permalink) |
| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,241
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics On and off my whole life... Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
212 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
75 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
26.1324041812 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3778617937 BMI Start:
31.3035076665 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I will keep you in my prayers, hang in there, keep positive thoughts and keep us updated.
__________________ Tammy  Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often!    |
|
| |
|
12-11-2007, 07:55 PM
| #5 (permalink) |
| Super Moderator  | ((((((HUGS))))))) Sounds like you've got the nurse and coordinator in your corner so you may hear good news yet with the review. Stay positive, stay strong, and please don't turn to food because of this glitch.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."  Just a li'l bit 'bout myself |
|
| |
|
12-11-2007, 07:55 PM
| #6 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,791
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Big Hugs Sweety hang in there and keep fighting them |
|
| |
|
12-11-2007, 07:59 PM
| #7 (permalink) |
| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,380
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
198 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
28 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.1428571429 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
31.0077968367 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hang in there, wait and see what happens, keep us posted also!
__________________  traci |
|
| |
|
12-11-2007, 09:20 PM
| #8 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,108
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
179 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.197640118 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.8882001837 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | you are in my prayers...think good thoughts
__________________ Dawn  |
|
| |
|
12-12-2007, 06:21 AM
| #9 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,608
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Honey use the reason they denied you to fight them on it. Never ever give up. |
|
| |
|
12-12-2007, 09:29 AM
| #10 (permalink) |
| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 470
Blog Entries: 11 Weight Statistics 12/13/06 Start Date:
December 13, 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 220 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8181818182 % % Lost:
Dec 2007 Goal Date:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I Was Denied Twice Also, Then Approved On The Third One, Hopefully The Third Time Will Be The Charm For You Too, Just Keep At It, Is All I Can Say, I Had Many Nights Of Tears And Fears That They Wouldn't Let Me Have The Surgery, But I Never Gave Up. Hang In There And We Will All Be Here For You.
__________________  |
|
| |
| |
| |
www.myspace.com/not_da_baby
http://beckasworld.blogspot.com/
REMEMBER..
Linear Mode
