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[cathyh 33]

I am a newbie here and would love to visit and meet up with site users and new friends who have either had or will have Gastric Bypass Surgery.

I was Scheduled for Surgery this month and then the Insurance Company decided I needed to do a 6 month Dr. Supervised Diet and Exercise course, after telling me in Aug it wasn't a requirement.

Frustrated because I now must meet a new $3000.00 deductible. Anybody else run into this issue?

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

welcome

and oh that stinks. You have had to be so disappointed and the deductible is awful. I wish you the best. This sort of think is so frustrating. You will find yourself in good company with this group. Lots of support and info. Again Welcome.

[cathyh 33]

Thank you so much Vicki, frustrated to the max, but what can you do. I am glad to have found a support resource to come to. Thanks for the support and friendship.

[Debbiebydesign 93]

Omg..that sucks. This is sometimes a journey through a minefield.

[cathyh 33]

I am finding that out Debra. I will take it a day at atone, it's all I can do.

[cathyh 33]

A time.

[Debbiebydesign 93]

Insurance is the worst part, I think. At least so far!

[cathyh 33]

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I agree girl.

[mrsblues 81]

How frustrating.....sorry to hear that. Was it something new they implemented? Many insurances are actually dropping that protocol, now. Stick with it, every pound lost before surgery means you reduce your surgery risk.

[cathyh 33]

No it actually was not a new requirement, but apparently when I called the benefits Dept in late Aug. they are not aware of the requirement or this gal I spoke with didn't know. I would have started right away had I known. I am down but not defeated.

[mrsblues 81]

I just looked at the extra time given to me as additional "research time" and feel like I am going through this experience with a whole lot more knowledge.

[cathyh 33]

I just looked at the extra time given to me as additional "research time" and feel like I am going through this experience with a whole lot more knowledge.

Amen to that mrsblues. I agree 100%