the waiting...

bbblampwork · September 8, 2005

I went to see Doc on Sept 1. Now I am waiting for insurance to find out if I am approved or not and the waiting is pure torture. I hate the fact that my life is in the hands of someone else. How do I pass the time? Eeeeks I never thought this would be so tough.

ReneBean · September 8, 2005

All I can say is think happy thoughts... My insurance file has been submitted and it is EVERYTHING that I can do to wait until tomorrow (after they have had my file for one week) to call and start harassing them.

Picture a big false teeth-grinding grin

**GRIN**

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bbblampwork · September 8, 2005

So since it has been a week I wonder if I could call and see what is going on? Hmmm I never thought of that I was thinking I just have to wait for Dr.s office to call. I just hate the thought of beeing rejected. Sigh

ReneBean · September 8, 2005

I don't even get to talk to the doc until insurance approves me.... but the Surgery Center of Richardson has it all set up like an assembly line. First, AIGB does the pre-work and submits for insurance and THEN you see the doc and stuff.

One of the things they told me was that once the paperwork was submitted - and after a short time for the Ins. company to review, I should get proactive.

It might help to put a person with the paper.

I know that I will be calling tomorrow to find out who has my file and what the status of my review is.... I figure it can't hurt, so long as I am polite.

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Jachut · September 8, 2005

I've got to wait till October 13 to see the surgeon again with my final decision and THEN he'll start all the testing. I know what I'll decide right now! Sheesh, another fat summer for me I guess. It could be next year by the time I"m banded.

I'm going to use this time to start changing bad habits. I want to get back to a 3 meal a day habit and cut out all the rubbish.

bbblampwork · September 9, 2005

I am glad top see that I am not the only one who hates the waiting game. Rene, I think I will call tomorrow, I ran out of time today. I too had the assembly line but I saw doc then insurance. I have surgery scheduled but if insurance denies it will be canceled. I like the way your doc does it approve then see them. Then at least you know for sure.

Jammin & Losin · September 9, 2005

Beth The waiting game will drive you nuts!! I thought I'd nevr get an answer. Tick/tock/tick/tock.... your band clock is ticking and you will be banded before you know it. Hang in there and go work off some of that nervous energy!!! I think my house was spotless till I had surgery LOL!!! Good luck and I hope you get an answer soon!!