So diappointed

[chrismahl 0]

I just got a call from the doctors office. They said my insurance won't pay for the surgery because I don't have diabetes. Now I don't know what to do. My primary doctor told me that there is no way I can lose the weight without surgery. I can't afford to pay for it as I am unemployed and my husband is the only one with an income. I am so defeated and depressed. I don't know what I'm going to do. I just want to crawl in a hole and hide.

[SmilingBeauty 223]

I am so sorry. Can you appeal their decision? Have your doctor State that it is medically necessary?

[Chelly 364]

Don't give up.

Fight back and appeal that decision by your insurance company.

Have your surgeon and PCP write letters to confirm that this is medically necessary to have done.

You'll never know unless you stick up for yourself what can happen.

Go for it.

Good luck...

[Marathongirl 106]

Definitely follow through with an appeal like everyone else said! They may say no the first time, but they should understand with the extra weight you're at a greater risk for diabetes and other comorbidities. They'll be paying more if you should develop other diseases. Also, your doctor needs to fight for you. Do not give up now!!!

[Ivanova8 77]

For sure you should appeal their decision. I've read somewhere, maybe on this site, about the best way to appeal a denial. Maybe try searching for denial or appeal. I've also read a lot of appeals get approved when done right. There's work involved in fighting their decision, but if the goal is worth it, and we all know it is, then you should go for it. Don't give up!