Frustrated!!

[SilverBand 0]

I feel as though my progress is going to take forever. I thought that I had it good with AETNA POS II as my insurance. I didn't think that this process would take longer than just a few months. I started my process in January. Attended the seminar the end of January and had my meeting with the surgeon 2 weeks later. Then had to wait a month and a half for my first appt with the nutritionist. I have now found out that I have to see the nutritionist for six solid months and while I see her I have to get a sleep study done, see a psychiatriatrist and get some more documentation before they will even send anything to my insurance for approval. I am looking at the end of September/October before I get my surgery!

I am so frustrated! I want it done now and if I had the 21,000 dollars I would just schedule it on Monday! I have done all the research (for the past 4 months) and know that this is what I want to do.

Sorry for venting. I am sure that this is normal, I am just ready to move forward with the process and it feels as though there is concrete at my feet!

[Long2BFree 12]

I feel your frustration as I wanted my surgery done like yesterday too. I guess the doctor needs to make sure all bases are covered.

[BANDIT GIRL 1]

you just have to be positive and patient. i know it is frustrating to wait when u know u finally have a tool that will really work to help u get to ur goal. but just remember u didn't gain weight over night. at least now u can c a light at the end of the tunnel. good luck on ur journey!!

[mstrina27 0]

u know i have done it all and i'm just waiting on them to fax and to receive all of my info and it has taken almost a month... so trust me i'm right along with u...The time will fly pass

[Hope4Joy 0]

I feel as though my progress is going to take forever. I thought that I had it good with AETNA POS II as my insurance. I didn't think that this process would take longer than just a few months. I started my process in January. Attended the seminar the end of January and had my meeting with the surgeon 2 weeks later. Then had to wait a month and a half for my first appt with the nutritionist. I have now found out that I have to see the nutritionist for six solid months and while I see her I have to get a sleep study done, see a psychiatriatrist and get some more documentation before they will even send anything to my insurance for approval. I am looking at the end of September/October before I get my surgery!

I am so frustrated! I want it done now and if I had the 21,000 dollars I would just schedule it on Monday! I have done all the research (for the past 4 months) and know that this is what I want to do.

Sorry for venting. I am sure that this is normal, I am just ready to move forward with the process and it feels as though there is concrete at my feet!:biggrin:

I can totally feel your frustration!! 2 weeks after I found out insurance was going to cover I got PART II of the news. . .I have to do a 6 month supervised diet and exercise program. The surgerical center says I can begin all those tests in mid-summer so that I'm ready for surgery in October. I went thru depression, disappointment and finally decided to use this time positively. I don't know about you but I have been a big girl alllll my life. . .what's another few months? I'll use this time to get my body and mind healthy for surgery. Hopefully you'll see the silver lining of your cloud too! My support and hugs go out to ya! Stay positive and here's to hoping both of our "waiting time" flies by!!

[SilverBand 0]

Thanks for the supportive comments.

I just started watching what I eat today. In addition to seeing the nutritionist I have found out that I am hypoglycemic and need to go on a special diet for that. I will try to stay positive and work through this. I have a call into the surgeon's office to give me some clarity as to when my next appointments will be scheduled. I don't want to fall through the cracks.

[newimage 2]

Good Luck!!!Lots of hugs.

[MissMom24 2]

Although, it is difficult to wait, there are cheaper surgeons out there. I had my surgery with Dr.Kirshenbaum, in Aurora, Colorado. His price was $9975.00 that included everything.

Maybe this could be an option? If not, just keep moving forward. Insurance is horribly slow, but it will get here and you will be in band land before you know it!

Brandy

[reenie11 1]

I started my process Last July and was very quick in providing EVERYTHING my insurance co. asked for. My surgery is tomorrow. I was approved (this time) quickly, at least I think so. I would advise anyone thinking about this to NOT expect anything in less than a year. I'm afraid a lot insurance companies use the taking forever tactic to try to discourage you and for you to quit trying. But dont! If you follow the rules and are in the guidelines for the surgery it will happen. It will be worth it. I started trying to get any type of bariatric surgery in 2003. Have been denied up until now.