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My sleeve surgery was scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 10th. I started my process three months ago. Met with the doctor, went through all the necessary paperwork and doctor visits, etc. Everything had been cleared and ready to go, or so I thought. I received a phone call from my doctor on Monday telling me that my insurance does not cover the surgery! MONDAY! Two days before I was scheduled to go in the hospital!! Needless to say I am absolutely devastated and depressed! The reason they are giving is that I have no health problems other than my excessive BMI. Even if this is their policy, the fact that my doctor is just now running my insurance through is insane to me! I have asked them for suggestions as to what I can do and they are not being the least bit helpful, so I turn to you all and ask if ANYONE has any advice on what can be done? I feel like I have been kicked in the gut at this point. I cannot stop crying and just feeling like all of my time, effort, and money have been wasted due to the doctor's office not following through on their part. Please help. Thanks.

My insurance is denying me based on not having any other health issues (high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc.). Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot. I am trying to deal with it as best I can.

I went to the weight loss doctor for my intital visit. On that day they let me know what to expect, i.e., doctor's visits, paperwork, etc.. They also gave me a surgery date which was three months out. They took all my insurance information. I have been to consultations before and the doctor always ran the insurance through to check for coverage. For the three months that followed, I did the necessary follow ups understanding that I was covered for this procedure. There was NO indication that I was not covered until they phoned me on yesterday. I would have never put out the time and money for all the doctor's visits had I known. Most importantly, I would have never set myself up for the heartbreak.