Looks like I'm on my way!

[serenity55 15]

Hi all,

I've been posting on other threads since I joined this site, about how my insurance company's been uncooperative, to say the least.

When my doctor first submitted the request for a surgeon, the medical group said I would have to travel at least an hour's distance to their surgeon. I am blind, and, apart from movies, I don't know of any blind folk who drive on a regular basis. (Well, I drove a friend's car when I was in college, and I'm still here!) :-)

Anyway, I wrote back and explained that I wasn't willing to have my friends drive that far, and I didn't think it would be a good thing for a post operative patient to risk public transportation.

Then they said I didn't have a psychological evaluation. So I had one. Then they said I needed five years' proof of attempted weight loss. So I had my personal trainer, who is also a friend, write a letter.

Finally, they said I needed six months proof. And that was the fourth denial. I intended to go to obesity law.com and ask for help; in fact, I'd begun correspondence with them.

Last Tuesday, I went to see my doctor. She informed me that the medical group had been "bought out" or words to that effect, and I was now with another one. She resubmitted everything, and on Saturday, I was approved for a consultation with a surgeon. I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it! (Hmm! Sounds like a song!) It's for November 17, and though it's a month away, it gives me a chance to really start exercising again.

I haven't posted much here, but I did want to share with my sistas!

[aprilapple 1]

Wow Debbie! I am so happy for you. Your story inspires me and your perseverance motivates me. Thank you for sharing your happiness. Keep me posted on your progress.

[serenity55 15]

Thank you, April.

There's more to the story. Today, just before I left work, the surgeon's office called to say they had a cancellation for tomorrow morning at 11. Did I want it? What do you think?! I'm either going to ask someone from work to drive me there, or I'll take a cab. Not cheap, but I don't care. I'm going!

Debbie