Kathy S - WLS Journey - Let the insurance battle begin!

November 24, 2005

After I posted and cried, everyone was so wonderful as always and said fight, appeal, don't give up. So after getting my copy of the denial letter, I called and set up appointments for all doctors that would apply to my problems:

Back Doctor: My balance is off and I am falling all the time. I have lower back pain all the time. Going for on going PT if needed.
Skin: Going to a specialist for on going treatment of my bloody open wounds. (taking photos)
PCP: She will continue to see me for infections. (taking photos)
GYN: Extra weight of the skin is causing issues with my bladder.
Urologist: Bladder issues for the extra weight of the skin.
And any other medial doctor I can think of that my problems pertain to. If they want a "BIG" bill and a history of medical issues I will give it to them.

Updated thoughts - Again I know this is old but if it helps 1 person to know what steps to take in hopes the insurance company will change their mind then it was worth it. As you read I was getting ready for battle and was not going to give up until they saw just how bad things were and approve my surgery.

This was in relation to skin removal surgery post weight loss?

Yes, this was for plastic Surgery.....

Did they finally approve you and which surgeries did they approve? Thanks!