jgarland

November 21st for me had a long journey but its worth it..

Hey all We all expect to fight for this surgery from an insurance standpoint right well how bout from the surgeons standpoint no way huh Well this is what has happened to me my insurance company are actually being an advovate for me the doctors office politics are a nightmare they screwed up some paperwork and wont admit to it and one person is actually lying to.try to cover it up. We need trust in the surgeons office we choose and i have lost that trust with them. So i am going to.choose a new surgeon and start fresh soooo frustrating. So i have been battling this crap since march with this office. And i have become exhausted. At least the insurance company is on my side. They are filing a greivance with the dr office in question.

Thanks I researched before hand i thought fairly well, but as i got deeper into this particular mess i started hearing from my pcp that they have had problems with this outfit before huh thanks for telling me now, i have no problem woth the surgeon just a particular person and apparently they holds all the cards but oh well i must keep moving forward. I am from georgia

I'm from west palm beach, florida and my surgeon was Paul Wizman hi im from wpb fla as well but moved to north ga w my family in 89

This groups members are standing behind you and sending healing prayers your way. Stay strong and positive.

Hoping all goes smoothly for you,and a speedy recovery!:-)

:-) sending positive vibes your way

Prayers from here too

Hey everyone....so i am super excited got a call from dr Scotts office my preop date is June 12, surgery scheduled for July 10. I am ready

I got a surgery date and now the insurance company said no. What.!? Not medically necessary? I don't understand this at all diabetes, weight related early onset arthritis high cholesterol the list goes on . I had tohave a hysterectomy in 2004 because pcos was so severe so no kids for me and lord knows i desired them then had to have gallbladder removed in 2007. i have spent thousands on diets and exercise programs and doctors all i want is help a tool (surgery) so i can maintain a normal healthy weight for me so i can live a better life.. I know skinny people get some of these same health problems but as we all know being obese is a death sentence in and of it self tack on the extras and what chance do we have aaaaaaaaerrrrrrrhhhhhhgggggg!!!!! But i will keep fighting think positively for me would you all?

Thanks, sorry to hear about your woes too. i appreciate the encouragement. The letter i got says they recommend i submit additional information to get approval. guess its time to cross t's and x i's

So happy for all with dates!

Thanks it means alot.

I have been sitting on pins since i heard they said no, meeting with my pcp Monday to file appeal

Good for you. I am waiting on an appeal to my insurance company. Date was set foot July 9 now i don't know

Hey welcome my surgery is July 9. This is a great site.

Thanks all. Long struggle for me been trying for surgery for several years...but alas the time is right... I will be posting pics most definitely:-)

Went for my Dr visit to discuss options one is the sleeve gastrectomy aka Vertical sleeve. Anyone have experience with this procedure?

I was diagnosed in 2002 w with PCOS had severe damage done to My ovaries because of twisting cysts also i had heavy bleeding with clots 3 Weeks out of 4 i had a hysterectomy in 2004 ....since then i have had so much trouble keeping weight off

Hi I am going through the approval process as well...i am 5'2'' my bmi is around39..i have been investigating wls since 2008 this makes my third attempt i feel good about it this time...positive energy right!:-P The things i have tried to be successful at weight loss are countless the depression and guilt of why can't i keep the weight off took its toll on me physically, spiritually, and mentally. So i am done with beating myself up as to why i couldn't keep the weight off the past is gone and i have learned alot now its time to pull no punches and loose to live..

I too am wondering which to have insurance may decide it for me though lol

Well i made it to my first DR visit today..all went well. Have to see nutritionist in 2 Weeks and get my psychiatrist to sign off (no doubt she will) then have insurance final approval and surgery date will be set..super excited for this..so ready. I have read through allot of all your posts and found much encouragement, compassion, and empathy this is a great support network.!

Thanks that's what i am hoping for...i have anthem bcbs i am in Georgia hopefully i won't have problems with them

Good luck to you:-)

Hello everyone. I am glad to have come across this board. I have been trying to have surgery since 2005, maybe this time it will happen.. I went for my psychiatric evaluation on the 18th..my first appointment with bariatric doctor is May 2..i am so excited to finally get to meet with the surgeon.I miss being healthy and feeling good. Fingers are crossed and hands folded. Let's do this already!