Going Bonkers Waiting To Be Scheduled!

[Losingitforgood! 50]

Got my approval July 24- and I swear I'm going bonkers waiting for the surgeons office to actually schedule my surgery! It seems like they are taking a long time verifying my approval and checking my benefits. They say could be another week before they call to schedule me!!!! Is that normal? This by far has been the hardest waiting period for me. I feel like I can't plan anything in advance- in fear I'll be in recovery or on a grueling 2 week pre op diet. Ugh just frustrated a little. I'm sooo not a patient person- and this is testing my patience!!!

[mufasas-mom 170]

wow - did you get a letter of approval from the insurance company or a verbal acceptance? perhaps the doctors are waiting for the approval to be sent to them In Writing? Call and check - if that's what they are waiting on - call the insurance company and ask for a faxed letter or electronic letter (as most everything is done electronically now) to be sent to YOU, then you can forward it to the doctors office.

waiting sucks....go in tomorrow for my last of the 6 months visits - then they will send off for insurance and also schedule the surgery tomorrow....

keep us posted!

[Losingitforgood! 50]

wow - did you get a letter of approval from the insurance company or a verbal acceptance? perhaps the doctors are waiting for the approval to be sent to them In Writing? Call and check - if that's what they are waiting on - call the insurance company and ask for a faxed letter or electronic letter (as most everything is done electronically now) to be sent to YOU' date=' then you can forward it to the doctors office.

waiting sucks....go in tomorrow for my last of the 6 months visits - then they will send off for insurance and also schedule the surgery tomorrow....

keep us posted![/quote']

Thanks! I've got verbal authorization from insurance- then a letter in the mail. My surgeons office says I'm approved but they have to "verify my coverage" first- whatever that means!?!? Good luck with your approval and scheduling! That is exciting!!!!