Aetna has denied me AGAIN!!!!!

Yes - I'm back - just felt sorry for myself for a short while and had a good cry. You guys got me pumped up and feelin' good again. I'm so thankful to have all of you guys in my corner. Thanks for telling me that story - it fills me with even more hope! I appreciate any and all prayers too! Thanks again! Hugs, Robin

Robin, Please listen to me. I speak from experience. I had a very hard time getting an approval and I too was denied time and time again. Even after I met all their criteria, they still denied me. My doctor's office file for an appeal and it was denied yet again. After that it went to a peer to peer review where my doctor pleaded my case to the insurance company's doctor. After all of that, I got my approval. It was a long year...but so worth it. I am now 4 months out and I've lost 74 lbs. Now that's what I've lost but I have gained so much more. Things like my health, my energy, my staminia, lack of pain, normal BP. It's so wonderful. Just keep on keeping on and your day will come too. Don't allow the insurance company to cheat you out of an opportunity to regain your life. You are in my prayers continually!!! Kathy

HI Kathy, Thank you so much sharing your story with me. I fell like such a whiner when I read all of the other approval/denial horror stories here. I am going to stick to my guns and get this done. I truly just never dreamed that I would have any trouble after my surgeon said I was a perfect candidate for WLS surgery. We'll see what happens with this next appeal - cross your fingers and toes and say a prayer for me! I am really glad to read that you are doing so well. 74 pounds in just 4 months just blows my mind! And everything that you have gained back, too - these are all of the things I hope to restore in my life as well. When I look at your before and current pictures, I just have this overwhelming sense of joy for you. You are looking so much happier and healthier and beautiful already. I can only imagine how much more you are going to be gaining in your life in a few more months as you continue to lose. You go, girl! Thanks again for the support - it means so much! Hugs, Robin