I guess it's over for me..

Well... It's been a year and a half on this long journey for me. After all that I've been through, I just found out that our insurance has an exclusion for the surgery. I'm just sitting here crying my eyes out, and thought I would post to share my sorrow. You've all been so good to me. I just don't know what to do now. Angela

Just a suggestion, but have you called Dr.Curry's office to get a form for the surgeries that they will be giving to deserving people. Can't hurt to try. Best of luck to you.

Angela, I am sorry to hear about your surgery. I agree with calling Dr. Curry to see if there's anything that can be done. Do you have the option to change to another insurance during an open enrollment or anything like that? Sending prayers your way that you'll be feeling better soon.

Well.. I just called and left Tracy a message at Dr. Curry's office. I can only hope that there is something out there, that can help me. As far as changing insurance... I have no clue. I get so confused about all of it. I'm just going to wait for a call from Tracy and see what happens. Thanks so much for the suggestion! Angela

Dont Give up Angela.. It aint over until the former fat lady sings ( thats me)... It took me over two years to get there but I made it. There were times I wanted to give up, but these ladies and gentlemen here kept me going and keeping the faith it could happen for me. I will keep you in my prayers that something comes up for you. Love and hugs Laura

Keep your chin up. It took me two years with insurance woes and others to actually make to the "chopping block"... okay bad humor. I just had surgery last Friday and you too can make it. If there is anything Dr. Curry's staff can do, I am sure they will. I think perhaps trying to get on the "deserving patient" list may be a good thing too. They are going to do this more than just once so if not this time around maybe next. Think positive, this can and will happen. Nothing in life is easy so keep fighting the good fight and you will come out the winner. Good luck and best wishes. *Hugs* Heather

if you have exhausted all your appeals and etc. then try giving one of the obesity lawyers a call. i hear they can do magical things. good luck. jennifer

Jennifer, I haven't had any appeals. There is nothing to appeal. I just can't get the surgery because of the exclusion in my insurance. I wish there was something to appeal! Angela

I just want to thank everyone for their thoughts and input. My sister has been talking down to me about the surgery, and has me even more upset. She's heavy too, but she doesn't understand my sorrow. She just keeps telling me that I can do it on my own. If I could do it on my own, I wouldn't be at 280 right now... Please keep me in your prayers. I just keep hoping that something will happen. Angela

My jobs insurance did the same thing to me and it is a pain like you would not believe. I felt lifeless because all of you hopes and dreams are caught up in the hopes and dreams of living a new thin life. I hope You come up with other options .appeal,appeal,appeal............