Newbie and need answers

[jmegirl 2]

Does it matter though that I have never been actually 'diagnosed' with co-morbidities? They have never given me prescription drugs for any of them. I can try to switch PCP's (which one do you have)? :tongue2: You can private message me with the name if you want.

Minxz, Unfortunately I used to have Kaiser NorCal and now I wish I never moved! Oh well, this struggle will make me stronger.

Thank you all for all of your support, stories and inspiration! I am truly learning and moving forward because of you all and I can't express how truly apprciative of that I am.

You're a lot stronger than I am. When I saw the mandatory 18 month doctor-supervised diet in my insurance paperwork, I immediately said "NO WAY" and approached my husband about self-pay and taking out a loan. I'm a wimp! Actually, I just know how miserable I am right now, and the thought of waiting another 18 months just to get approved for surgery is enough to send me spiraling into a deep and dark depression. Once I decided I wanted the band, it was a 'now or never' kinda thing.

Edited September 5, 2008 by jmegirl

[Boopie 0]

Update ladies.... Well my orientation date has now been pushed up... :thumbup:Thanks to me and my persistance.. I called to see if they had any cancellations for this comming Monday, and they did!!!! Yay!!! You know Im on that phone everyday. The nurse was like "Havent I talked to you a coulple of times?" and I was like "Um yeah..." and he was like " Okay come on in Monday and Ill give you the orientation packet if you havent received your in the mail" I was like " OMG are you serious?" So Ill be showing up for the seminar @ 3Pm till 5 pm. I sure hope everything else moves this smoothly:laugh: Im so freakin happy:lol:

[gabi311b 0]

Yeah Boopie, I'm so happy for you! I keep getting the good news/not so good news/good news/not so good...blah blah...

I have my first surgeon consult next week just to talk about the procedure and stuff. I still haven't decided on self pay for sure but I do know one thing...I'm switching insurances to Aetna!

Let me know how the orientation goes...will you try to find out for me the qualifications Kaiser has so at least I know? My PCP wouldn't even tell me. Thanks!