I'm devastated

[Bun0530 21]

I was one week into my pre-op diet with surgery set for 11/15. Everything was going great and I was so excited to finally be getting there. Then I got a call Tuesday from my surgeon's office that my insurance denied me and my surgery was cancelled. They will help me start the appeal process but to be in the middle of my pre-op diet and so close to surgery and have it all just stop is heartbreaking.

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[blizair09 3,250]

I'm sorry. I hope the appeal is swift and effective.

[macon_me 68]

Don't give up on dieting

[Dee~Dee 107]

Im sorry, that must be so very frustrating... Hopefully you'll get your appeal and it will just be a short jump in the road. Did they say why?

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[AB2B 104]

I am so sorry. Do not give up. I have read of many others going through this and sometimes the appeal is quick.

[Hammer_Down 631]

Depending on your financial situation, there is always the option to self pay in Mexico.

I went that route and posted my whole experience on the Mexico self pay forum. I was very impressed with the standard of care and the treatment I received.

Prices range from low $4000s and that includes shuttles to/from the airport, hotel stay, broth and aftercare plus 2 nights in the hospital.

At a BMI of 36 and 32, my wife and I would never have been approved by our regional health authority.

[Armygalbonnie 643]

I am so sorry. I hope the appeal process will go quickly and work in your favor. Your surgeon's office knows how to handle this and I'm sure they will get the ball rolling. I'm really surprised your surgeon scheduled your surgery prior to insurance authorization

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I was 10days into my preop diet when I was denied the first time. I was denied several times before I was approved.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

[Raymia 565]

Don't be discouraged keep pushing

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[DahliaIris 45]

So sorry..that happend to me on June..they cancelled the surgery the day before..after I did everything they told me.. but I call 3 months later and they reschedule and I had surgery this Nov 8th..hope you can get your surgery..dont feel bad..just patience..

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[shelbys mom 70]

I was one week into my pre-op diet with surgery set for 11/15. Everything was going great and I was so excited to finally be getting there. Then I got a call Tuesday from my surgeon's office that my insurance denied me and my surgery was cancelled. They will help me start the appeal process but to be in the middle of my pre-op diet and so close to surgery and have it all just stop is heartbreaking.

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Id be upset with the,surgeons for not getting this ok'd earlier. Mine,was approved before I did any appointments.

I'm sorry. I hope the appeal is swift and effective.

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[CupcakesAnonymous 1]

Im so sorry!! I wish you luck with the appeal.

[Cocoon2Butterfly 64]

I was one week into my pre-op diet with surgery set for 11/15. Everything was going great and I was so excited to finally be getting there. Then I got a call Tuesday from my surgeon's office that my insurance denied me and my surgery was cancelled. They will help me start the appeal process but to be in the middle of my pre-op diet and so close to surgery and have it all just stop is heartbreaking.

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I am going through my second denial process. Look at your requirements on your insurance and compare them with your denial letter. They were different. I called my HR dept and she has contacted the insurance. Hopefully I here something next week. I was scheduled for 11-16-16 and had to cancel. Appeal . Keep your head up and do some research.

Prayers it will get approved.

Cocoon to Butterfly

[rebelchelz 52]

I'm so sorry! That is devastating! Don't give up. Will be praying your appeal goes well

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[rolosmom7 740]

I'm sorry! Hang in there ❤