New,Prebanded from South Georgia

[cindylou00 0]

Hi,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been lurking around for awhile. A little info about me. Im from south Georgia. Dr. Henderson in Brunswick,GA is my doctor. I started my journey in June 09'. I weigh 255 lbs. my bmi was 39.2. I Did my consultation in June. psych and nutrition appt. in July. Submitted in early July. Was Denied by UHC PPO:angry:. So the nurse said we could appeal if I gained 10lbs. in August. So thats what happend. The appeal was sent in on Aug 24, 2009 I called for 2 weeks the kept saying they had'nt recieved it. Called the docs office they called. It had been keyed in under the wrong acct. So it finally got in the right plan on Sept 4 it was uhc mistake. But they still tell me it will be 30 days before they have a decision. Which will be Oct 4. I'm so frustrated. I don't understand why they denied me in the first place. I have hypothyroid, high blood pressure, and depression. They said I did not have enough documented to warnt it being medically necessary. If they donot approve me this time I dont know what I will do. Well thanks for letting me rant. Any words of advise maybe will help me fill better. :thumbup:

[kiz 1]

Welcome to LBT, cindylou. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I hope you get good news this week. I don't understand why you were denied before either, it sounds like you had plenty of documentation that you are eligible. I was self-pay, so I didn't deal with insurance, but I know it can be a pain.

[cindylou00 0]

Hi, Kiz

Thank you for the encouragement. Nice to have people who support you. :frown: