emsgirl114 88 Posted December 8, 2014 Hope you get good news tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevehud 1,790 Posted December 9, 2014 ok so here's the scoop the insurance company now wants me to have another appointment with my nutritionist of course at the farthest point from my home lol, right away on Wednesday, so we book that appointment and immediately after it I am meeting with the anesthesia team and pre surg team just in case..lol Now here's the good news, the company I work for which I getting bought, is having the buyout delayed for a month, so now I have more time to have this surgery done. of course ill lose all the money in my out of pocket and deductible etc but all in all not a horror show. AND I found out our new benefits will be under blue cross blue shield of Texas which does have my surgeon as an in network provider.. so I would still be able to do all my follow ups. worst case we blow off this insurance company wait until February ( which will piss me off but I would live at least, and we could re-file under the new insurance company. So its not as bad as it was. But we are still hoping to get resolved this week. ill keep you all informed. I truly thank you for all the support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emsgirl114 88 Posted December 9, 2014 Glad to hear. It will happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDave 1,115 Posted December 9, 2014 Excellent. Keep up the positive attitude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevehud 1,790 Posted December 11, 2014 So I went today met with the surgeon, the nutritionist again had pre-testing done, bloodwork, ekg, etc. So if we get the approval either tomorrow (Thursday) ot Friday they are holding a spot in surgery for me, for Tuesday next week. lol 6 days and I just find out. So I will be letting you all know soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnjoyingInsanity 17 Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) I been following this thread and I wish you the best of luck on your approval. Like you I'm waiting for my approval with a Dec. 31st tenative surgery date. My employer is changing our insurance next year and if I have to wait till 2015 it will cost me a not so small forture in out of pocket expenses. No body can say you haven't persevered. . Edited December 11, 2014 by EnjoyingInsanity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevehud 1,790 Posted December 11, 2014 Well insanity and all, I got the word a few short hours ago. I HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!! Tuesday as in 5 days from now, I have the 10:30 am slot in the operating room. Its amazing I went from angry and depressed to excited then right to scared lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted December 11, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnjoyingInsanity 17 Posted December 11, 2014 Great news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBthinsoon 1,634 Posted December 11, 2014 Great news! Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkrk0325 15 Posted December 12, 2014 So happy for you! Please update in your progress. I'm just starting the whole thing over. I had lap band in 2011 with not so great results. Now I'm starting the process for a revision to the sleeve. I would have liked to do this earlier, but like you...insurance got in the way. As of January, I'll have a different insurance to cover. I wish you the best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted December 12, 2014 @@Stevehud Toldja not to pre-worry yourself! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDave 1,115 Posted December 12, 2014 Congrats brother! I knew this would work out for you! It's going to happen fast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyrickchick64 468 Posted December 17, 2014 So glad to hear it. I'm still waiting to hear. These people ALL drive me crazy. Especially the psych eval drs. I could have had this done 2 months ago if they weren't idiots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites