chelseahall91

My dad's (I am 23, 5'4, 230 lbs, bmi 38.7) insurance just doesn't want to pay. I have three doctors telling them I'm losing my vision. And they apparently didn't care. So I am appealing. I need this because my weight is causing excess fluid on my spine, which is pushing into my brain, onto my eyes. I hope they allow this surgery soon & okay it. I've tried so many diets and exercises!!!!

Bcbs of SC denied me and my doctor told me to appeal too. They said If my insurance didn't fall through that i have to pay 25,000 $ up front and they do not accept payment plans. So we'll see what happens. The insurance company doesn't know why I'm specifically needing my surgery, so maybe it'll help if they know. But who knows. I'm so upset right now.

About 2 weeks ago I started having blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, and severe headache. I went to the eye doctor for a routine yearly follow up to check my eyes and see if I need a new glasses. Turns out it was far more serious than that. Had to get an ultrasound of my eye, had to get all these light shine in my eyes, and had pictures taken of my eyes. These tests showed the doctors that I had Fluid on my brain. this whole past week I had to go to neurologists, hospitals, and get a million more tests done. (Mri, mrv, spinal tap [lp]) and the conclusion from all this is i have fluid on my spine, pushing up into my brain, and its all because of my weight. I've been researching my options and I feel like VSG is for me. No other diet has ever worked for me. All my paperwork is submitted and I'm waiting on them to verify my insurance and schedule the date. The only thing I'm worried about is head hunger after surgery.