Some good news

Well,, here I am again. It's been a difficult time but I think there may be a light at the end of this tunnel. I am currently trying to get a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and so far it has been one denial after another. Yesterday I got yet another letter from BCBS and this one was ANOTHER denial but with it came an alternative surgical suggestion for a different procedure. It is called a Biliopancreatic bypass. It is Similar to the RNY but it is more suitible for me with my current health issues.
The other thing is this...my surgeon is on sabatical for 1 YEAR!!!!  Soooo...I need to see his associate and hope that he does this procedure and that I can be scheduled soon for my surgery.
I said I refuse to give up and I haven't and maybe it will finally pay off. Keep me in your prayers please and I hope everyone is doing well.

Hugs, Tiffany

Tiffany!!!

I'm so happy to hear from you!

It's a shame that Dr. S is unavailable for you. But I AM glad that your insurance company is being cooperative! Maybe they can provide you with a list of surgeons who perform the biliopancreatic bypass (also known as the biliopancreatic diversion-BPD or the Scopinaro procedure). You may have to travel to massachusetts or connecticut though.

Meanwhile, here's a great place with lots of info for you! I hope it helps!

http://health.yahoo.com/obesity-treatment/biliopancreatic-di version/healthwise--ug2347.html

Congrats on staying with it! Shows how much you really want to be healthy. Call me!

Jules

Thanks Jules for your support. It means so much to me.

Hugs, Tiffany