Surgery postponed......insurance issues.

[1BigHeart 26]

Hello October sleevers!

Congratulations on your big day! I am sending good vibes to all.

I was scheduled for 10/29. Cancelled because there are "most steps" to complete with insurance.

I am very thankful for my insurance. The requirements are lengthy and, at times, tedious.

6 months Dr. supervised diet.....check. Psych eval.......check. Psych eval actually getting to surgeon and insurance......took two months, but check.

I checked with my insurance many times to make sure everything was done. I still have "one" task to complete. It's 8 phone calls with a "health coach" at my insurance company. Only after this is completed can the dr office send in for approval. Ugh. Puts me into November. I thought I might learn something new and exciting from these calls, but no. The first call, the health coach had me read some articles to discuss at next phone call. The articles were from WebMD, really??

So, frustrated and disappointed. But I've been hugely fat for a long time, a few more weeks won't hurt.

[LadySin 404]

I'm sorry but that's ridiculous. Shouldn't your BMI have qualified you for a fast track or something? When are the insurance providers going to look at all the studies done on the efficacy of pre-op requirements? All the data and research says it's not necessary. Sure the nutritionist and psychiatrist are great but they shouldn't be gatekeepers, but guides during the whole journey.

[GreenTealael 25,377]

11 hours ago, 1BigHeart said:

Hello October sleevers!

Congratulations on your big day! I am sending good vibes to all.

I was scheduled for 10/29. Cancelled because there are "most steps" to complete with insurance.

I am very thankful for my insurance. The requirements are lengthy and, at times, tedious.

6 months Dr. supervised diet.....check. Psych eval.......check. Psych eval actually getting to surgeon and insurance......took two months, but check.

I checked with my insurance many times to make sure everything was done. I still have "one" task to complete. It's 8 phone calls with a "health coach" at my insurance company. Only after this is completed can the dr office send in for approval. Ugh. Puts me into November. I thought I might learn something new and exciting from these calls, but no. The first call, the health coach had me read some articles to discuss at next phone call. The articles were from WebMD, really??

So, frustrated and disappointed. But I've been hugely fat for a long time, a few more weeks won't hurt.

Amazing outlook, you'll do great!

(When the time comes)