JellyBellyNoMore

My story is a little different. I am not in the same town as my physician due to my insurance network. So they tried to do everything via phone after my initial consultation. After my consultation my physician had me do all the pre-op work as well. I would call the office the next day to let them know that you have completed all the required testing and that you are ready for them to proceed. They have lots of patients to keep track of. It doesn't hurt to politely tell them that your ready for the next move. Update: after my physician requested my authorization it was denied. I wrote an appeal and it was approved the day after I submitted it. They even called me to let me know!

Oh the insurance dance! Every insurance is different. I have to say I am preforming the dance myself. At first I was denied because I wasn't sick enough for a BMI under 40. So I appealed and I am waiting for a response. I must say I am not bellow gaining weight to get a BMI of 40, but then I will have to start the whole process again! Including my 5% weight loss. I better get that authorization or you guys are going to get sick of my whining.

Thanks everyone! Now how do I remove this topic. Total newbie here

You are a funny lady!

LOVE MINE! Even got my friends to buy them so we could be competitive!

First and for-most, Not being able to get the surgery approved by the insurance company. In no particular order 1. Being naked in front of my coworkers! (I work at the hospital and I have to see these people in the cafeteria!) 2. Failure, not being able to lose weight or WORSE.... Gaining it back. 3. Pain, never had any so not sure how well I will tolerate it.

I myself was denied and I am not sure why. I meet all of the criteria and have followed every instruction. I have filed a first level appeal and now I have to wait up to 30 days for a response. If my BMI reaches 40 my insurance will cover without any other medical conditions. I am desperate enough to stuff my bra with dive weights if my appeal doesn't get approved. However, I worry they will make me start the process all over again. I guess what I am trying to say is that I feel your frustration. It's hard not to be in control, but don't give up.