things are going horribly wrong....

5/14/05 ~ The last couple of days have been horrible to say the least. I found out 2 days ago that my EKG showed 'abnormal Q waves' and I need to get a cardiac eval. and clearence. So yesterday I went to my PCP and she set me up with a cardio. MD for today. I went today and got another EKG which showed the same thing and saw the cardiologist. He said everything was fine and would fax the 'OK' to my surgeons office on Monday. Meanwhile, yesterday I get a call from the office stating that my insurance now has an 'Exclusion Policy' and were not going to pay for the surg. They had cleared everything and sent an acceptence letter to me and have been working fine with me all the up 'til this point. Now, 5 days from surg., they say no way. I was so upset. Dr. De La Torre's office and I have both been trying to get ahold of the person handeling my case but she has obviously missed the day in class on how to return a phone call. Finally, the office told the ins. company that they wanted it reviewed and a respond back by someone over the head of this person by Monday (5/16/05). So now that is what I am waiting on. The next couple of days are going to be horrible. Just sitting around waiting. The person that we did finally talk to said that there wasn't actually an exclusion policy but that they thought I was having the surg. on the 25th and when I did not show up for the surg. they cancelled it. The office said it was the day they called the ins. company to get approval and they got their days mixed around. I could use a prayer or 2 that everything works out. I am so nervous and upset. I am 4 days from surg and wondering if this is going to work out. I have everything worked out between my work, my husband's work, babysitters, and schools. This has been beautifully orchastrated to work out so well and now it is going up in smoke. Sorry to complain, just needed someone to talk to, Bethannie

I can honestly say I feel for you with the possibility of postponement. I have had my surgery postponed 3 times and I am hoping that the 26th is the true date. Please know that I am praying for you and that the Insurance will get their act together on Monday. Please let me know.

Thanks so much for the kind words. I hope that everything goes fine as well. Bethannie

Sweetie, Put everything in Gods hands and you'll see that all will be fine. I know it can be very frustrating but don't let it get the best of you. Go outdoors, take in a view, smell some flowers, just do things that make you feel good. It will be here sooner than you think. I'll be praying for you.

I am sooo sorry to hear your having such a bad time....my prayers are with you!

((((BETHANNIE)))) So sorry that you're going through this. I hope that everything goes well from here on out and you can have the surgery as planned. Michelle

Don't apologize, we all need a sounding board at one time or another and hey isn't that why we have "SUPPORT" for! Best of Luck, I'll be praying for you! Angie

My prayers are with you, too. I can't imagine the stress you are going through right now. Go outside, get some fresh air, and go to the support group on Wednesdays (if you are in the area.) This is the place to vent. We all understand! Ali

That stinks!! How can they do that? Give you an approval letter and then yell "HAHA we were just kidding!" this close to surgery?? That's just wrong.