Argh!!!

thatgirl · January 30, 2007

sorry to rant, but I thought my insurance had approved my surgery (so said my surgeon's office) but it turns out that someone at my surgeon's office had accidentally checked the 'insurance approved' box so I was given wrong information.

So I have a surgery date of Wed (yes, as in day after tomorrow) but am still waiting for the 'nurse' at my insurance company to finish reviewing the case and to let me know if I am approved. I am super scared they are going to reject me. :cry

So here I am with the time taken off work for this week, a fridge full of liquids and Vitamins and heating pads (okay, those aren't in the fridge!) all ready to go and now I might not get to.

any advice? I guess I just sit here and freak out and wait.:cry

Kat817 · January 30, 2007

Oh you poor thing! I am so sorry! I wish there was something I could do to help. If things have to be postponed, is there a way to reschedule your week off? I mean the "things" can hang in there---but sometimes work is not so easy.

At least you know what the hang up is, and who is working to resolve it---I would stay in close contact tomorrow....

I will send up a quick prayer for you---and I DO hope it all works out for you. ((((biggggg huggggs))))

Kat

thatgirl · January 30, 2007

thank you so much, Kat. I am just heartbroken because I am so ready.

worst case scenario, I can push out my time off by a week or two (not without making my work a total disaster since I rebooked things and moved all my deadlines) but it can be done. I am scared they are going to deny me altogether.

I wish I had done that sleep apnea test, I didn't do it (they didn't think it was going to be neccesary as I have outrageous high blood pressure and such) but now I wish I had, thinking it might have helped. If they decline me now I am sure I will have to go do that.

thanks for the prayers, I will let you all know as soon as I hear tomorrow.

anonemouse · January 30, 2007

Call your insurance tomorrow and tell them that you have a date already, and that you need to know immediately whether you are approved or not.

sherilynn · January 30, 2007

Hey That Girl,

I have everything crossed for you, fingers, toes and eyes!

Kat817 · January 30, 2007

Well if they didn't think it was necessary then, maybe they will still think that. Don't borrow worries....I think you have enough...poor you. I will be watching tomorrow to see what you find out----hang in there---we are ALL pulling for you!

Kat

thatgirl · January 30, 2007

WOOOO HOOOOOOO!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I got the call- they approved. whew! that was down to the wire, considering I check in for surgery at 6 am!

thanks so much to everyone for the well wishes, prayers and crossed fingers and toes.

I am ready, picking up my last couple items at the store on my way home and going home to put away the mountain of laundry so I don't have to look at it while I recover (hubby is doing his and the kids, I just have to put away mine).

hooray! I will be backonline later tonight for some last minute chatting

Kat817 · January 30, 2007

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: YEEE-HAWWW!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

My thoughts have been on you off and on all day wondering if you had heard anything, or pulled your own hair out yet! I am SOOOOO glad you got good news!!!

I hope your surgery and recovery are smooth and uneventful---keep us posted.

I am so happy for you!

Kat