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I haven't been on lately. Sandy did a real number on the Jersey Shore but I am thankful to say my home was spared. I can't say the same for many of my friends and family members. It has been so sad here lately but I am starting to come around. Today was the first time I made it through Breakfast without shedding tears from all of the devastation and pain those I love are facing.

Anyway, my surgery was originally supposed to be 11/20 but got moved to 11/26. All of my paperwork was sent to the insurance company and I got a call from my surgeon this morning. I was denied. Tears. Again. There was no real explanation as to why but I have an appointment on Wednesday and from there my surgeon will schedule a peer-to-peer.

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Happy to have you back, and so sorry about the SANDY! Good luck to you in your journey forward.

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Glad your safe and back with us. Cyber hugs to you. I can not even imagine how hard these last few weeks have been on you and your family.

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So sorry for all the devastation you have been experiencing. Regarding being denied, please do not give up. I have seen many people get "denied" and it was a simple fix of the insurance company just needing more information, etc. Hang in there and work w/ the surgeon's office. They want to help you get approved and should be able to get to the bottom of it. They don't generally submit it to insurance if they don't feel you are a viable candidate. I have faith and will keep you in my prayers for healing from the storm damage and for things to go through with your surgery.

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Thanks, everyone.

I don't know anyone who has had to do peer-to-peer mediation so I don't know what it entails or how long it goes on for.

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