I'm back and finally approved
Hello!
I posted here last spring and was denied from Cigna in May for not having documentation showing my BMI of 35 or greater from 24 months ago. I was SO close to getting approved!
Dr. Muns office worked really hard, but Cigna would not budge.
After getting denied, I took a step back and just took a break from GBS. However in August, I decided I was ready to get the ball rolling again. I called dr. Muns office but he left the practice and moved back to California. I was then referred to Dr. Ali Travakkoli.
To make a looooog story short, they took my original paperwork from Dr Muns and just requested that I get a updated physical showing my current weight and have my pcp update the letter of recommendation. They kept asking me if I had any other documentation showing a history of weights. I told them in my file was paperwork from my OB showing my weights from the past 6 years. I wasn't feeling to good about getting approved at this point but I figured oh well, I know this is what is best for me and I will just keep trying to get approved.
1 week later the dr's office called me with my approval....Dec 3rd at Brigham and Womens!
I started this journey 2 years ago, just researching etc...and I can't believe it's really going to happen for me.
I posted here last spring and was denied from Cigna in May for not having documentation showing my BMI of 35 or greater from 24 months ago. I was SO close to getting approved!
Dr. Muns office worked really hard, but Cigna would not budge.
After getting denied, I took a step back and just took a break from GBS. However in August, I decided I was ready to get the ball rolling again. I called dr. Muns office but he left the practice and moved back to California. I was then referred to Dr. Ali Travakkoli.
To make a looooog story short, they took my original paperwork from Dr Muns and just requested that I get a updated physical showing my current weight and have my pcp update the letter of recommendation. They kept asking me if I had any other documentation showing a history of weights. I told them in my file was paperwork from my OB showing my weights from the past 6 years. I wasn't feeling to good about getting approved at this point but I figured oh well, I know this is what is best for me and I will just keep trying to get approved.
1 week later the dr's office called me with my approval....Dec 3rd at Brigham and Womens!
I started this journey 2 years ago, just researching etc...and I can't believe it's really going to happen for me.
Wonderful news!! I guess the saying "Never give up" is sooo true!!
Please keep us posted on your progress!!
I wish you the best for a smooth recovery!
Please keep us posted on your progress!!
I wish you the best for a smooth recovery!
Robyn
Highest known weight 268 lbs.
Lowest weight since surgery 115 lbs.
Currently maintaining at 125 lbs.
My RNY has saved my life and given me a new life!
Highest known weight 268 lbs.
Lowest weight since surgery 115 lbs.
Currently maintaining at 125 lbs.
My RNY has saved my life and given me a new life!
You've learned the first lesson - this journey never ends! Keep plugging away!
Congrats on approval - things will move fast for you from this point. Surgery will be here before you know it!
Best of luck!!
Congrats on approval - things will move fast for you from this point. Surgery will be here before you know it!
Best of luck!!
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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