THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, WELL WISHES NEEDED

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers for a little while - looks like my prayers might be answered!! I had an Open RnY in 12/2001 and lost 350 pounds in a little over a year.  Then all my PS was denied, appeals were denied, etc.  Several other factors threw me into a tailspin and depression, and I turned back to my old friend, food. To make a long story short, I regained over half what I had lost.  I was depressed, and didn't really care what was going on with me.  It really took a toll. I had been to see surgeons several times about a revision and hernia repair, but hit a brick wall due to BCBS. I HAVE NO OBESITY COVERAGE PER BCBS Anyway, I went back to my surgeon AGAIN to begin the process over.  We talked in depth, and he scheduled an endoscopy to begin the process.  I have stretched my pouch, and have gastritis among other things.  Nothing too major, but several issues going on. They submitted everything to the insurance company and they say I'm.............. APPROVED  APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED They will do hernia repair and a revision to the Fobi Pouch - just what I need! Now all I have to do is come up with the Dr. fee insurance won't pay - to the tune of $5000 to $6000.  The precertification is only good until about July 3rd. Please pray for me and keep me in your thoughts - I really need this, and need all the support I can get!  Thank y'all for everything in the past - I'll keep y'all posted!

Good luck to you.  I know how you feel.  With everyone praying you should be fine.

Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you.  My prayers are with you that everything will work out.