I changed my mind......
I changed my mind about talking WLS at work!
I found the guts to tell my boss today. I'm SO glad I did.
The other night when I got the letter from CIGNA that denied my surgical consult, I was pretty upset. I knew I would have to wait until Monday to call Cigna. I didn't get the chance to call ALL day, and my boss (who is built like Barbi- she is beautiful and tiny and very sweet) came over to chat. We got to talking about Dr's appointments (I have a problem with my left shoulder that I need to go to PT for, so I might be late a few days) and then I blurted out 'I'm really upset that Cigna is not going to pay for my one doctor visit because they said it's not covered.'
Her Bambi eyes got big. 'What? Why isn't it covered?'
What could I say??!?!
I said, "The paper says that nutritional and weight loss office visits are not covered. I called them twice to verify they were before I even went."
She put her tiny little hand on my arm. 'Lisa, they are wrong. The doctors office should have sent them something saying this was a need' (her face got red and her eyes welled up) 'I don't know how to say this, the doctor has to tell them that you are-theres like a thing that calculates how much someone should...and with your size its.....'' she was trying so hard to be kind.
So I took a deep breath and said it for her. The second I said it, she grabbed me and hugged me SO HARD (tiny but strong!!) and told me how excited and happy she was. She knows some folks within the company who have had it done, our insurance does pay for it. She told me who I needed to speak to in our group. Also, she let me know that she would work with me all the way, giving me all the time I need and that she had ideas on how things would go with my wages for medical leave. She got so excited she was clapping her hands and dancing.
I actually felt taller, and breathing was suddenly easier!! What a neat thing to physically feel that someone wanted to help me. I'm the one always helping everyone. I never put myself out there and let someone help me. It's pretty cool!
I am so, so, so glad we talked. I'm not saying I know 100% that it is going to be covered because I still need to talk to Cigna. But I knew if I kept positive, and had faith, and a little hope mixed with luck, things would work out for me and my adorable husband...
I'm glad to hear your boss was so supportive but not everyone will be - so be careful. I'd hate for you to be hurt by an insenstive baffoon. On the other hand - if you haven't started with Cigna you will NEED to have a consecutive 6 month supervised diet so get started right away and get as many things done with them as you can. I know you will be able to achieve this! Hang on in there.
Thank you Alexa, Carole, Lynda, Terri & Ruth-
I feel quite lucky and while I am usually almost ALWAYS happy, last night and all day today I felt even happier. Now if they tell me what's wrong with my arm, I'd be thrilled. I'm in such pain all day & it keeps me up at night (but things could always be worse.......)
And yes Ruth honey, I will be careful who I say what to.
I let my boss know I wasn't comfortable with discussing it with anyone, and she said she understood. Also, I have asked my husband to please stop telling everyone he meets (he is SO elated that we have a wonderful chance to get healthy and live a long life together he can't shut up!!!)
I have already had my first of the 6 month physician documented diet, so it's just a waiting game now. Thanks again to all, it's nice to have you here with me!
s among us.....she is yours.
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