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so sorry you're going through this, i can relate and understand your frustration. i also had problems with my drs office, and when i was denied last minute-it was like i no longer existed and niether did the hernia that they were going to repair during my surgery. i had to figure things out on my own and after many months-i've been approved, even though my surgery dates alreay been changed (again) and i'm still trying to figure out RNY or sleeve. (there's a longer story there) but basically i just want to tell you there's hope-keep at them until they do what needs to be done. wishing you well

i had the procedure, if you want to know more about it and what to expect just message me. might be something others wouldn't want to read, lol. i will tell you here that it lasted almost 1 year to the day of my novasure procedure when i began cycling again (surprisingly and badly) and i ended up getting a partial hysterectomy about a year after that. worked for others i knew, but not me.

thanks for the support and tips everyone. sorry for being whiney; i was feeling pretty sensitive, disappointed, defeated, and a little depressed at the time of this original post (feelings i rarely admit to myself or others but feel free to say here). i'll figure it out somehow.

haha and donuts?

no-i wish. 6 days before WLS i got news it was denied :[ today has been the worst day in a long time

no, when i went to the room they said my BMI was too low (36) and BS of CA requires 35 or higher with at least two comorbidities. I didn't see the denial, but i'm sure it was. i've had this feeling everything was coming along too easily/quickly for good to come of it. i have recently asked them like three times, (in regards to my BMI being low what the the likelyhood was of getting approved) and kept being told, "oh you have BS UCD", they almost always approve, don't worry. am i now going to be on the hook for dr.s appointments and pre-op tests? i received a referral approval to start the process, submitted by my regular dr., but what scares me is that i had to sign some papers more than once saying "if your surgery is not approved, you will be responsible for payment of..." oy

went to my pre-op apt today. was given an agenda, got my vitals checked and started filling out forms for surgery while i watched a "next steps" video with two other girls going through the process. we all had dates. after the vid, nurse coordinator came into the room and asked if we had any questions before wewent upstairs to complete our pre-op-i said yes, i have a date but was never told if i was approved. she said she'd seen my folder in the denial box earlier. REALLY??? why not tell me when i checked in? now i'm feeling hopeless and crushed. this has been so much to go through, i've taken time off and it's a huge process. i can appeal-but it throws everything off and who knows if they'll even consider me? fml

luckily my hubby is really supportive being that he had the RNY 2 years ago. he hasn't been able to make it to many appointments, but will be there for the surgery and after. that being said, he's not a worrier-i am! ugh...i just don't like being uncertain when i already had to tell work because it's so close. we had a death in the family so i've missed time this week, tomorrow is pre-op so more time missed...and i'm trying to make sure my desk is in a managable state for my back-up to take over, plus i just applied for another job within the agency. bleh..no wonder i have heartburn, lol ;p in the words of my kids, i think i'm going a little "cray-cray" o_O

whoot whoot-congrats on your surgery. my hubby pressed his pain pump button religiously so you do the same if you need it. it ain't about being tough right now-it's about getting through those first hard days with whatever distraction you need from your pain or from food. keep sipping, resting and being proud of yourself-look what you just accomplished!

still hurting from it. just breathing is a semi-sharp & scratchy pain. must have really aggrevated my insides. grr

My pre-op is tomorrow, surgery on 5/22 & Istill haven't been given a solid approval. Work knows I'm having surgery-just told them about the hernia repair, they don't need to know anything else. Haven't told my kids and I think I'm driving my hubby crazy with the "what ifs?". HELP!

Awesome-I'm excited for you. I tried calling today, but waited too late and the ins. person for the office was gone for the day.

Oops, forgot you asked about my date. It's tentatively scheduled for 5/22/12, contingent on insurance approval; pre-op is 5/16/12. ::taking a deep breath::

I think its great that you're thinking positively. I stopped buying clothes because I'm just sick of the way I look in them & the style of bigger stuff. I plan to suffer in what I've got until I lose, lol. If I've learned anything from forums & youtube, make sure the goal you set is reasonable-like one size clothing down at a time in a reasonable amount of time. I am still terrified of that denial letter-but holding on to hope like everyone else that's waiting here.

I am in the same boat with you. I dont think we will relax until it actually happens. Lol I lost a lot of weight 2 1/2 yrs ago and although I had considered the surgery I didnt know enough about it, was affraid of it and what others would think. My husband had the RNY 2yrs ago, not many people knew and his family thought it was too risky. He did great-we both looked wonderful for our wedding. Then I re-gained about 40 of the 70 I lost. He's only gained about 5-10. But he doesnt try-that will change when I have my surgery because I've been guilty of allowing junk back in the house. My family still doesnt know-I dont want them thinking I failed, either keeping it off or losing it after having the surgery. Bad I know-but they're 120 miles away so it's not like I have to mention it. Also have that concern of jinxing it-still not 100% approved.