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RobynJC
on 6/22/09 3:02 am
Topic: RE: No longer qualify for my surgery!!!
Congratulations!!  How good does that feel huh??  
RobynJC
on 6/22/09 2:57 am
Topic: RE: Denial from insurance company!!

Hello,

Both my husband and I went thru an insurance denial.  We did finally get banded but it took us almost a year.  I know that it is tough to believe right now, but in the end it will be worth it.  And keep trying.

If I can give you any suggestions they would be to call-call-call the insurance company and keep talking to people until you find someone who is willing to help you.  There were days that I called 2 or 3 times until I got someone to help.  If you can, go to your HR team and see if they can help you with dealing with the insurance company.  Also, have all of your doctors write a letter for you signifying the MEDICAL NEED to have the surgery.  (the term "medical need" is key there, it can help to sway the insurance company)

It will be frustrating at times and you will want to scream (if it helps go for it)  but this is something that you are doing to make your life better and it is worth it. 

Good luck, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Robyn

 

Cathy Dumont
on 6/22/09 2:22 am - Cumberland, RI
Topic: Ahhheemmmm....Tomorrow Tomorrow..(Im singin'again)
N othing like making a person anxious huh!  Dr. G's office just called me to say things are back to normal...I will go to RWMC at 6 am like scheduled. Then the hospital called 5 mins later "come in at 6 am as scheduled" yay!  Hey with all that anxiety I got a bedroom cleane dout!  ugggggggggggggggggggggggg....
"I'm a loooooooooooooooooooserr"
oops...
401kim
on 6/22/09 2:06 am
Topic: RE: OK WTF!?? oops I meant wth..
Well, hopefully if there is a delay it will only be a day or so. I cannot imagine getting that phone call!!! But remember, you're in our thoughts and prayers either way. I'll keep my fingers crossed and say a prayer that you are still on for tomorrow. Keep us posted!!!!!~~~~~~Kim

Eldy
on 6/22/09 1:51 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: OK WTF!?? oops I meant wth..
Don't worry it'll be all good!  Just keep doin what you need to do.  Stay positive!   Eldy
Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. - anonymous
Eldy
on 6/22/09 1:48 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: (Im singin') Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
YAY Cathy!    Thats awesome!  its so exciting!  I will be thinking of you and saying some prayers for your "textbook" surgery and rapid recovery!    Eldy
Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. - anonymous
alexxa912
on 6/22/09 1:17 am - North Providence, RI
Topic: RE: OK WTF!?? oops I meant wth..

Breath!!!  things always happen for a reason, do not stress, its not good for you!

marcia5000
on 6/22/09 12:37 am
Topic: RE: (Im singin') Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
Cathy,  best of luck to you tomorrow!  Please let us know how you're doing as soon as you're up to it!  Marcia
Johanna !
on 6/21/09 11:27 pm - Formerly known as jdcRI, RI
Topic: RE: OK WTF!?? oops I meant wth..
It sucks but sometimes life happens.  I hope all is resolved quickly!!
Johanna - like Joe-on-uh, or that movie, Juwanna Man!  


 

        
Johanna !
on 6/21/09 11:26 pm - Formerly known as jdcRI, RI
Topic: RE: week not getting better
Cal the doc ASAP - you do not want to take any chances with your foot/circulation! 

I hope you start feeling better soon!  Keep us updated.

Johanna
Johanna - like Joe-on-uh, or that movie, Juwanna Man!  


 

        
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