Moving Forward.

I got my letter of medical neccessity and nutrition form from my PCP today and got my packet in the mail to Dr. Chua's office today. Now i get to set my appointments with the psych and nutri. If all goes well, I will hopefully have surgery in Jan 2007. My diet is completed the end of December so I can submit everything to my insurance for approval then. It's getting closer. Wish me luck in having no issues with getting approval.

Congratulations on moving foward! I can relate to all that you are going through, it took a while (2 years plus) for me to receive my surgery date which is coming up on Sept. 12, 2006. I had the psych and sleep evaluations already but ended up needing the nutrionist/dr. approved diet for 6 months when I thought I had that all wrapped up in other doctor visits. I had to start it all over -- and didnt' realize that until December 2005. What a frustrating time! I could have done that months, if not a year earlier had I known the doctor's notes weren't going to cut it. So, while visiting the nutrionist, I was sulking at first.... I was just going through the ropes but eventually I found I was learning stuff about myself and food that I'm hoping will benefit me greatly post-op. I'm happy I went through it. I wish you all the luck in the world and pray that you dont' have any issues with getting the approval you'll be waiting for. Take care, Ann

Thank you. I hope I have an easy approval, but the fight is definately worth the outcome years from now. I have a very supportive groups of family and friends and surgery tends to be the topic of dicussion most of the time. Patience is not one of my strenghts, but I am learning. Thanks for all your encouraging words and I'll keep you posted with my journey.

Hi ann,,,,,,,,,,,I also AM going on my 2nd year of insurance problems. What exactly do they want from the pcp? My Dr. Sent in my weight chart and the kind of diet iam on and a letter of recomendation, and still not enough info. Any sugestions?

I worked with a doctor/nutritionist for 6 months to ensure they didnt' have any questions on whether or not I was ever on a dr. approved diet. Most insurances are suggesting that now I guess. Good luck to you! I hope you get all that you need and want soon! After jumping through the hoops, I finally got my date and it's two weeks from today. I know it will all be worth it. Ann