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My husband was very accepting from the beginning. I was much smaller when we met and married so I am sure he is ready to relive some old times! He is also my co-conspirator and helping me to keep this process discreet.

Exactly! "You look so pretty and you are so cute!" My mama said ain't nothing cute but babies and monkeys! Hmm, maybe that is why they can't find my pics in the mailroom. Somebody has a fetish for big girls with pretty faces-heyyy, holla! :thumbup::tt1::teeth_smile::tt1::tongue::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1:

Exactly! "You look so pretty and you are so cute!" My mama said ain't nothing cute but babies and monkeys! Hmm, maybe that is why they can't find my pics in the mailroom. Somebody has a fetish for big girls with pretty faces-heyyy, holla!

So that I can sit next to dh in his convertible bmw and not feel like I don't belong... Thanks for sharing

Hey Brina welcome to the group. It seems like u have a great sense of humor and very clever (widths end). Have fun reading all of the old/current treads and creating new threads/posts.

Hey ya'll. What's up with everybody? I am trying not to be irritated and impatient :cursing:while waiting on insurance approval. How did those of you that are banded handle this stress? If you are not banded how are you dealing with the insurance game? Pray for your girl. Holla!

Oh I see. My referral comes from my surgeon to my ins.co. I had to attend a free seminar by the surgeon(the surgeon would not see me otherwise) Then I had my initial consultation (there was $170 fee for this visit). It is at this visit that the ins. person at the surgeon's office told me my next steps. I had to do a six months visit with my pcp. At the end of the six months my pcp submitted the info to my surgeons office. The ins. lady at the surgeons office then submitted everything to my ins. co. for approval. I hope this helps:sneaky:

Hi hope I have bcbs AL also. Did u have to appeal? How did u get them to approve u?

tammygirl u r gonna end up bring the mama of this forum. You should change your avatar to m'dear! Seriously you always come with some sincere well thought out comments.

once again yall r hilarious! FYI gg : cheese grits r the truth Hot grits on a man was made famous by al green roflmao!

serenity, did u say that u called your dr. In march and u haven't heard back? Omg ! That is outrageous. Here's a thought: get a copy if your medical records find another doc that is a " friend to the process" and have them submit the info. My surgeons office has the job of getting my surgery approved. Not my PCP hmm

Remember when I posted yesterday about how I was happy that the Ins. co. finally received my file? Remember that?:huh2: O.K. here it goes I called them today (fyi I call everyday) to see the status. I was told by the rep that the medical review board needed more information and that a letter was sent today stating such. me: Missing what? she: three years of medical history me: I don't have 3 years. There were several years that I didn't see a dr. she: you didn't? me: no. I have been a bc bs customer for 10 years check my claims records. no dr. claims for 05, 06 she: you have to have medical recorded weights me: no, my policy allows the use of photos as documentation in lieu of records :embaressed_smile: she: no it doesn't me: I am a type a personality when it comes to taking care of business. Trust me on this she: no that is not the policy me: I will hold while you confer with a peer or your supervisor:mad: she: hold on. OK I talked with my sup and she is looking into it can i call u back me: yup:ack2: Now 10 minutes later i get a call she: I did some research and I see what you are saying me: I told ya:smash: she: but we need a letter from your dr. explaining why they sent photos me: what? they did that already. i'm gonna give them a call so I peaced her out and called my dr office and they informed me that this is the second concern that they have gotten in a week. Someone in the mail room is opening the mail taking out the photos and only sending the claim to medical review. I need to send photos again and we will resubmit:mad5: MY MOMMA DIDN'T RAISE NO PUNK SNITCHES I called ins. back asked for a specialist for my contract group and explained everything including the fact that my photos were somewhere unauthorized with my name, b date, and all on the back FURTHERMORE I am going to check and see if this violates HIPPA I also have the complaints number written down but I would like to settle this before we get to that point Besides I should not have to resubmit after this long process new she: I am so sorry, I am going to see what the problem is and i will call u tomorrow 15 min later I get a call:rolleyes2: new she: my supervisor and i searched for your info. we found one pic. I promise we are going to find the other and i will give u a call tomorrow. me: how long will i have to wait on a decision? she: not even a week me: blowing smoke off gun, twirl back in holsters and walk off a hot mess Once again, pray for your girl

It all boils down to the fact that what's important to you is a mere after thought to other people. U know what i mean. I am like this is my life this is not a game or a joke. Well I did take the photos directly to bc bs shield today. The rep that has been monitoring this train wreck said I should know something in a couple of days. We shall see

dang that was kinda fly right there. Meet me at the flag pole lets settle this once and for all. You know what I will be wearing. What about u? Intensified pink perhaps?

No, but maybe my lil sis will buy me one. Girl you r too much. I know that you r gonna keep us cracking up. So glad u found us.

welcome lana and yettia yettia: skee wee lil sister skee wee (I couldn't resist); I love your self confidence! holla!

lana, have u tried raw shea butter? It has a really nutty and earthy smell so u have to mix it with a nice smelling oil. Its the truth for real

Southerngirl: have u tried saga remi by milkyway

tammygirl and travellady yall must have some of lana new Orleans spices in yall because yall two sisters that r seasoned with more than age! I am rejoicing as I read your posts! Actually I feel a sense of pride! I know two of the fiercest sisters on the planet. We all have so much in common. Thank you for keeping me inspired!

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Welcome aboard msjacksonifyanasty!

Thanks ya'll for rallying behind me :obama fist bump::cool2: Tammigirl you are on point! I would not want to get into a legal tango with you.:smile: It's a shame that you have to get stressed out for nonsense. Update: This morning my phone rang me: hello new she: Hey April I just got to work but I wanted to update you me: Yeah , this thing has had me worried. see i am a private person and it disturbs me that my information is somewhere willy nilly new she: I know it bothered me last night that's why i called you first thing this morning to let you know that we are working on it me: yeah well i am still looking into hippa vioalations someone needs to be held accountable she: I promise you that the person over the mailroom is taking this very seriously me: in the mean time what can we do to expedite this? mailing will take another 10 days and I have already spent 7 months jumping through bc bs hoops so 10 days is a life time. she: i understand, you could always bring a copy of the missing photos up here me (thinking)-what , that's an option , oh hell yeah me aloud: absolutely she: Bring it in the morning and put it to the attention of the medical review board: i will call them and tell them it is urgent me: I will do it 8 am she: talk to ya later me:too mentally exhausted to do or say anything else pray for your girl and that's on the real

Go on mommie with your bad self! Congrats girl, do the doggone thang. Skinny1 don't you bust a move just yet, your incisions need to heal!:cool2:

Hey mommie, I understand your need for privacy but i think your husband should know. He might feel betrayed otherwise. losing weight would be a nice welcome back present and a great surprise. the only thing is that it is surgery no matter how less invasive, and you are is loved one. this is a big dilemma ...