THERE IS HOPE!!! My surgery was denied too. The peer to peer was denied as well. I was supposed to have surgery in January. An appeal hearing was set for February 2 states away! I was beyond upset! Well, I guess after they received my letter and copies of my records they overturned the decision! I literally started crying at work when I got the call. My surgery is MONDAY!!!!
Hang in there! Write a letter explaining all the problems you've had with the band.
Best of luck to you!