JUST SOOO DEPRESSED ~ PITY PARTY TONIGHT

I'm having one of those many low times right now. I called Aetna today & found out my appeal was denied. Really I shouldnt be surprised...But I kept hoping & my kept spirt up until today. I did find a new PCP who seems to think I have a great chance..seeing he thinks I probably have sleep apena (have most of the symptons..that my other A$$ hole DR, never caught for the past year or so) . But the bad news is he said I would have to start all over with the 6 month thing with him....YUCK!!! I have an appt with a plum. dr who can order a sleep study, so maybe if they do find out I have sleep apena, I can have Dr Overcash office call up Aetna with this additional info, I hopefully be approved if I do in fact have Sleep.A. ~ Does anyone know if Dr O will do this for me? Because my old PCP is basically good for nothin & asking him to call would be like me asking him to give me his 1st born child or somthing. Anyway too much on my mind right now.. I have foot surgery Aug.10th, so I can hopefully look forward to being able to walk pain free soon. I just am an emotional witch right now & can't get myselt together. I was hoping I would be one of those lucky ones who didnt have to jump thru hoops for Aetna.

I know how your feeling...I had a rough night myself. I will be praying and thinking about you. Good luck with the new PCP. Tracey

Hang in there! You are very lucky to have found a doctor who seems to be in your corner now. The process is tedious and extremely frustrating, but worth it all in the end. Six months seems like an eternity when you am anxious for something at the end, but in the whole picture of your future, six months is just a tiny fraction. Do what Aetna wants to get approved and stay focused. It will happen for you too, just be patient! Amy B. -210lb.

I got so frustrated with Cigna (denied 3 times, got a lawyer and then filed a grievance through the state) that had a full blown from head to toe psoriatic break out. I had never had this before or since. Anyway, it did all work out in the end. I am 13 months post-op and have lost over 200 lbs. You just have to realize that Insurance companies are about MAKING money, not spending it. Getting you frustrated enough to give up is just a means to an end. Just concentrate on getting all of your supporting documentation together, and make sure that Aetna knows you are not going to go away. You're not alone. You WILL make it through this.

I am so sorry Julie, I can just imagine the frustration you are feeling right now. hugs.....I would try to see if Dr O will help, the worst is he will say no. And if you have to start the 6 month thing over, its just 6 months and although it seems a lifetime away, you can do this. We will be with you through this. I just have to trust that God is intervening, and if there are things that needed to be caught prior to surgery to be sure you have a safe surgery, than waiting the 6 months would ultimately be worth it. just don't give up girlfriend. If your new pcp is in your court, its great. He can document alot and write appeal letters too. I'm here for you, and I pray your foot surgery goes ok. You have alot on your plate right now. love, Tami

HEY Jules!! I'm sorry for the setback!! But as someone said...that is just to see if you're gonna give up - so DON'T!!! Call Patrice with the question..if they don't do it she should point out who can help you in regards to the slepp study. I will be back from vacation and will talk to you soon...meanwhile - HANG IN THERE... this too shall pass!! Hugs, Ruthy

Julie, I am sorry you are experiencing this. Believe me, I can relate to the pity party thing. Have been on one myself recently. Things changed around for me today and they will for you too! Believe it or not, I was in the middle of writing a pity party post earlier today when the phone rang and I found out I was approved. I cancelled the post. I was at my wits end and the approval couldn't have come at a better time. I know it is easier said than done...but try to remain focused. Sounds like the new doctor can help. I will be praying for you. It is okay to cry. Let it out but then grab on to that resolve to see it through and not give up. Hugs. Betty

Julie, Hang in there! Keep fighting Aetna and if you have to, hire an attorney. The insurance companies don't want to pay out $$ but it can be done! Don't give up - you know you need this surgery to live a healthy life and nothing is more important than that! Vickie J.