Down In the Dumps

noura · 03-05-2007, 11:49 PM

I just found out that my insurance does not cover the WLS. I appealed and it was denied. I cannot afford to pay out right for the surgery; I guess that I am feeling pretty low about now. I seem to have lost my motivation.

DocSanae · 03-06-2007, 12:24 AM

Awww, ((((((((HUGS)))))))
Is there any way you can change your insurance? Or the chance that the policy will change when your workplace renews the contract?
I know it is very discouraging, but please don't take it out on food, it will make you feel worse in the end, not better.
(((((((HUGS))))))))

beckamarie · 03-06-2007, 12:57 AM

I am really sorry

fr1endly2 · 03-06-2007, 07:36 AM

thats just awful...
have you tried the book on this website
for battling the insurance...all the secrets..
maybe there is something another appeal
can help with????
MAYBE a new job with a different insurance company ???
SO hard i can imagine the aches your feeling!!!

ALSO welcome to the boards and i look forward to getting
to know you thru your posts!\
hugs

NettiePooh · 03-06-2007, 08:43 PM

I'm feeling your pain.... I found out today my insurance won't pay for my surgery either. Even though I'm feeling totally defeated, I'm going to try to find a way to make this happen. I hope you can too.... hang in there!

mike · 03-07-2007, 10:06 AM

That would get anyone down. Insurance companies are very paticular these days. When it is medically needed to be done, I hate that the insurance companies have the last say in the matter. Personally, I don't think it should be there decision to make, but I don't make the rules. I feel if you have to get a second, or even third opinion to override the insurance company, then so be it. Hang in there kiddo. I know it seems impossible right now, but where their is a will, there is a way. Lean on us right now for support. We are here for you.

mike

marfran · 03-08-2007, 02:06 PM

Noura,
I am so sorry. I too am waiting for the insurance to agree to my surgery. I try to stay positive but at times I too get very discouraged. I pray that you will find a way to get the surgery, don't give up, stay the course.

Mary

03-05-2007, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
noura Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Please Enter Height:	Down In the Dumps I just found out that my insurance does not cover the WLS. I appealed and it was denied. I cannot afford to pay out right for the surgery; I guess that I am feeling pretty low about now. I seem to have lost my motivation.

03-06-2007, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,925 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Awww, ((((((((HUGS))))))) Is there any way you can change your insurance? Or the chance that the policy will change when your workplace renews the contract? I know it is very discouraging, but please don't take it out on food, it will make you feel worse in the end, not better. (((((((HUGS)))))))) __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself

03-06-2007, 12:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
beckamarie Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 3,626 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	I am really sorry __________________ http://beckasworld.blogspot.com/

03-06-2007, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,756 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	thats just awful... have you tried the book on this website for battling the insurance...all the secrets.. maybe there is something another appeal can help with???? MAYBE a new job with a different insurance company ??? SO hard i can imagine the aches your feeling!!! ALSO welcome to the boards and i look forward to getting to know you thru your posts!\ hugs __________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass

03-07-2007, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
mike WLS Master Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin Posts: 578 5' 5" Height: 30 BMI Goal:	Ugh, noura That would get anyone down. Insurance companies are very paticular these days. When it is medically needed to be done, I hate that the insurance companies have the last say in the matter. Personally, I don't think it should be there decision to make, but I don't make the rules. I feel if you have to get a second, or even third opinion to override the insurance company, then so be it. Hang in there kiddo. I know it seems impossible right now, but where their is a will, there is a way. Lean on us right now for support. We are here for you. mike



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03-06-2007, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
NettiePooh Whipper Snapper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 28 surgery 5/7/07 Start Date: Please Enter Height:	I'm feeling your pain.... I found out today my insurance won't pay for my surgery either. Even though I'm feeling totally defeated, I'm going to try to find a way to make this happen. I hope you can too.... hang in there!

03-08-2007, 02:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
marfran Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9 Please Enter Height:	Noura, I am so sorry. I too am waiting for the insurance to agree to my surgery. I try to stay positive but at times I too get very discouraged. I pray that you will find a way to get the surgery, don't give up, stay the course. Mary

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