Jenny, Don't give up. I was also denied at first. My insurance co. uses a contract benefit coverage co. that accesses bariatric surgery(and other types of surgical and other treatments.) This 3rd party denied me. I called my Insurance co. directly, spoke to the a supervisor and faxed over all my paper work. I collected everything from all of the doctors I had seen, and with post-it notes made notations and explanations of contradictions from the different doctors and nurses notes. I also wrote my story and how being obese affected my quality of life, with examples, including very embarrassing and humiliating things. Make sure you talk with the person who makes the decision, always acknowledge what a tremendous help they are to you, thank them repeatedly and mostly make yourself a real person to them.

Anyone else scheduled for the 14? Annestoy

i am 10 days post op. and wanted to rell others instead of the grits oatmeal, cream of wheat ect..... i tried the hormel completes. just the turkey and dressing, did not try the turkey(removed it) but just the dressing was great, so much of a change from the grits, mashed potatoes ect...

Kitty, I will pray for you not only for the surgery but for the joy of a healthy, strong, self-esteem filled life. Pray for me too, my surgery is just days ahead of yours, on the 19th. Keep in touch, join my friend list as of yet I have none on this site.

Hi Michelle, what is the HCG diet. It sounds like you've been working at it well before your surgery. Is it something I should try with only 8 day to go.