I am so sad, mad frustrated!!!
I just found out that the ohp plan that i am on (ohp standard) does not cover the surgery. Ohp Plus covers it but in order to get ohp plus you need to be get this Pregnant!!! Or blind or a few other things. I guess my only chance is getting Soc Sec. which I think we all know is a long process to get approved. I submitted my claim about 6 weeks ago. I have heard that they deny you the first time. I applied for S.S. because i have some sort of chrones, colites, or IBS. or something. In my medical records it says chrones but I dont really have it. I just have a sensitive stomach that causes lots of problems at times. I also have zero left knee. I cannot stand or sit for any length of time. I also have endometriosis and fibromyalsia. I know I am in for a fight but hopefully I can win. I think in the long run it will probably be better because Medicare pays for the DS. ohp does not.. I also do know that Surgery is not recommended for Chrones patients. I am not sure why my bowels act the way that they do sometimes but I think it is IBS and Colites. I am just getting desperate. I know that this is what I want and need but I have been running into brick walls for years now and at times I want to give up hope. I cant afford self pay. I guess I need encouragement.
Thanks all
Chris