My First Post-I Am Crawling Out Of My Skin

[Linda9009 12]

Hi Gang,

I am crawling ot of my skin waiting for my insurance Aetna Navigator PPO to PLEASE approve me for my surgery, I am suffering with major complications from my LapBand which I have had since 2010.

Basically, the surgeon (who I fired) had punctured my tube on the last fill,April 2012- which ironically caused severe restriction due to my lower esophagus really messed up combined with my stomach which has "many ulcers and erosions"

So, the plan is this- have everything done in one surgery which I am totally on board to do- I know the risks, and possible complications but this has to happen NOW. One of the reasons my surgeon is requesting this to be all in 1 procedure is due to the fact I have a BMI under 35. He is concerned if we do 2 separate surgeries the chances of revision to RNY would be denied.

So, I wait-and try not to stress too much (yeah the ulcers hate this too) I am so scared that my insurance will deny this request. I can't have just the band removed- it has to be a revision at the same time,. Through out this mess I have managed to keep the 45lbs (out of 90) I need to take off. I can't have all this hard work go down the drain!

Plus of course the anxiety of not being able to give my job a straight answer as to when I am going on leave . And most importantly lining up my "ducks" with taking care of my family- I have a 3rd old.

Any encouraging words out there will be soooo appreciated- Is there anyone who has Aetna and had a situation like mine?

Positive thoughts...prayers...and visualizing my crossing that finish line.

Nice to be a newbie in this group especially at this time of need.

XOX Linda

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Welcome Welcome Welcome. Big Hugs coming your way. I hope you hear soon. Waiting is the hardest part. I am also going to be a revision from band to bypass in one operation scheduled for next Wednesday, I am having an ovary issue the past two weeks that could delay the surgery. But I am hopeful I will be able to have the bypass now and what ever this is taken care of later, but something tells me it doesn't work that way.

I hope you get approved for both surgeries at once.

I will be praying for you, I ask for your prayers too please that all these problems will be worked out and I can get on with the surgery and healing and living. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired

[BBdoodle 483]

Oh the insurance wait is the worst part of this whole process. I hope you get approved and start your journey to a healthy and happy you

[trailblazer57 31]

Welcome and be encourage waiting is the the worst.

[trailblazer57 31]

Guess what everyone called my insurance bcbs of mass. today "APPROVED" just waiting for the Dr. office to call with a date. I am doing a little dance.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

awesome trailblazer doing a dance right along with you.

[tkd259 36]

Congrats!! The waiting is finally about over!!

Teresa

[mary2008 11]

Congrats, God bless

[Linda9009 12]

Thanks everyone - I can feel the love here already

. Vicky I will think positive thoughts and keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well. Also, YEAH Teresa!!!! So, I will try to distract myself -which will be excruciating. Linda