So back in September I met with Dr Snyder and was told that I was a good canidate for surgery. They called my insurance company and were told that I had to have 1 yr of weigh loss attempts  documented with my family dr, which I dont have. Since then I have been going to 123 fit which I like and following the body for life diet....again for the 3rd time.

My question is that what happens when my insurance changes over in July of next year? Each and every year my husbands employer finds a new insurance administrator and the policy for WLS changes.  This is the first year that the WLS has even been allowed. 

Can there 1 yr documentation policy be overruled with extensive dr refferals saying that I need the surgery?

Since I didn't get any replies, I'm going to assume that I was having brunch by myself...and  that's a long drive to eat breakfast with...um...me!!  Guess everybody is too busy.  If anybody wants to try to schedule something in the future...let me know!

Kristi

So, this Saturday, I'm going to be at Mimi's at 14265 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401 at
10AM.  I hope some of you can join me and we can become "real people" instead of message board people!!

If you know you're coming, or think you might come, respond to this e-mail and I'll see if they'll give us a reservation!!

Looking forward to it....

Hello again!
Thanks to all who welcomed me to the boards!  Well I am on the way, I had my psych eval last tuesday and Dr. Betty approved me for surgery!  My friends now have to admit that I really am sane, either that or I can fake it really well!!  The same day I met with the dietician and have been reading up on all of the dietary info.  It doesn't look so bad!  I am tentatively scheduled for surgery on January 13, 2009 with Dr. Dickinson in Fort Collins.  I met with him on Halloween day, go figure!!  The fun part was that I was checked in by Popeye, complete with muscles and everything!!  I am still a little surpised by the way everything is falling into place for me but as I told Dr. Betty. it's kind of like it was meant to be, with each new turn the way is clearly marked and well lit!   I am very excited to be starting this new phase of my life and very much looking forward to being a healthier me.  For the most part everyone around me have been super supportive and my family is the best in the world!  There have been a couple of party pooers but they have not been too bad once I have explained to them that I am doing this for my health and to be sure that I am around for my daughter's future!  Plus regardless of whether I have this surgery or not, I have to make a serious life change one way or the other. Period.   So I have set a one year goal for myself.  My mother owns a great little quarter horse that is currently in training with a fabulous trainer from Holland to be a reining horse, I have ridden her a few times but because of my size and balance issues I was scared to death of coming off of her.  We are planning for her to go to the National Western Stock show and be shown by the Trainer in January. (My surgery happens right after she shows!)  So I am setting a goal to be able to show her myself in 2010 at the Stock show!  So with that in mind my darling daughter has dusted of her copy of "Fitness for Riders" and with the help of her Phys ed teacher, is putting together a fitness program for me after the surgery!  I just hope she doesn't kill me with it!  
I am still have a moment every now and then of questioning the path that I am on but I am answerig the questions with more confidence everyday.  So now I just have to wait for the okay from the insurance company and I am on my way!  Don't get me worng, I am well aware that It will not be easy and there will be times that I wonder what the hell I have done, but at 45 I am not going to get any younger and I do not want to welcome 50 in tha shape I am now!
Anyway thanks for the support!  Onward and upward!
Jeanne194

Around Springs would be best.

Welcome Melody!!   Research all your options and take the best road for YOU!! Nobody can make the decision for you--but whatever you choose, I'm sure you'll be greatly successful.  We're doing a Colorado brunch at Mimis this Saturday if you can come!!

Kristi