I am so upset with myself!!!

updegraff · April 30, 2009

I have gone the 3 months that is required by my insurance company. Kept all my appointments, had my tests done and have my appointment with the doctor on May 6th prior to a surgery date. BUT......I am missing a weight from 2005, 2008 and 2009 plus now the insurance company wants a note from another doctor stating the surgery is medically necessary. What is being over 100 pounds overweight, if not medically necessary?? I am and have been very non-compliant with going to the doctor. I am just beside myself over this. The worst part is that I realize it is due to my own stupidy!!! Does anyone have any suggestions for me???

Thanks a bunch

Dot

jadaoakes · April 30, 2009

Have you checked everywhere for the records? Even ER visits? or like weight doctor...if you are over 100 lbs overweight you should qualify...whats your BMI is it over 40? thats what alot require... and you might need comorbidities- ex reflux, PCOS, diabetes, something like that

DanaM · April 30, 2009

All it has to be is when you have gone to the doctor for anything and they always weigh you. Tell them you need a paper with your weight on it when you were seen at there office. Tell them what you are trying to do! That is what i did and that is all they needed. Good luck!

updegraff · April 30, 2009

Thanks for your reply. I have a 43 BMI (5'3" and weigh 245Lb) I have not been to the doctor in better then a year. I am so non-complient!!! I think we can come up with the 2005 but the 2008 is the real problem!!

Keep your fingers crossed for me!! I'll keep ya posted and again Thank you

Dot

Mirandajanaye · May 1, 2009

I'm so sorry that you are having such a hard time getting qualified! just keep your head on the end result, and if we didn't have a hard time getting there it wouldn't be nearly as good in the end! I know its soo tough just keep fighting you deserve to be happy and healthy!

pottergirl · May 1, 2009

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND KEEP TRYING!!!! It took me from Nov 21st last year to April of this year to get everything done and turned in and approved....it's worth it though now that I'm post-op and on the other side....all you can do is try!!!

AudsMom · May 1, 2009

Ok, i am young, so insurance for me is HARD to come by a lot of the times. So I had no record of weight just my prego weight which was kinda low. What i did have is photos of a couple years ago.. (always been overweight like the majority) so they too my highschool grad photo and wedding photo and believed me:)

Dont stress..:thumbup:

Mirandajanaye · May 1, 2009

Ok, i am young, so insurance for me is HARD to come by a lot of the times. So I had no record of weight just my prego weight which was kinda low. What i did have is photos of a couple years ago.. (always been overweight like the majority) so they too my highschool grad photo and wedding photo and believed me:)
Dont stress..:thumbup:

Oh my gosh that is really cool! yeah i'm young too! and i totally understand your situation. i thank god am still covered under my parents insurance. but that is so awesome to be able to do pictures.