Got a phone call from the doctors office a minute ago.

Well it looks like I'm here for the long haul.  My doctors office just called and told me there is an exclusion on our insurance.  I can get help from a bariatric doctor, but they will not cover any surgery.  It's funny, I was leaning more towards giving it another really good try anyway, but when I heard the news I got really bummed and even sort of scared.  I guess deep down I thought that this was my last hope.  In case all else fails, this would be my last way to goal.  So it's sort of a bummer.  I asked her if they referred any other doctor.  She asked the nurse and of course they refer the bariatric doctor I don't care for. Sort of stinks...BUT I do have all the tools and diet that he put me on.  So I guess I'm on my own! BTW, how do you put your ticker on here, for the life of me I can't seem to figure it out.

You worded this so well.  I felt the same way when this happened to me (twice) as it was an exclusion on both insurance policies I've had.  At the time I also felt it was my last shot.  It is very frustrating to hear that certain coverages can be "excluded" from insurance.  I'm glad you're going to give it another traditional try though, you might surprise yourself. There's lots of support here and great advice too.  On the forums page there's a box with shortcuts and if you click on the User Settings link it will take you to a place where you can make your signature.

I get how you feel, so well! When i looked into WLS with 3 other pals, I was thinking, oh well, whatever happens, happens.  But when I got officially denied from my PCP as well as the local surgeon, I cried all weekend. Like you, I think deep down i had started to put too much stock into it. I, too, came to the realization I CAN do it. I needed help, but I could do it. you can too!!!!! In my very humble...and preliminary...opinion from reading only a few posts from you, i think you need more time anyway to get yourself right with food and exercise.  You are admittedly somewhat depressed, and have some earmarks of having a compulsion with food. 

Who knows?  perhaps the Universe is trying to tell you this. And then, when the time is right, if ever needed, WLS may happen. Or, better yet, another less invasive thing will have come down the pipe and you (& me) will get down to where we want to be!!!!!

There are other life choices then WLS even tho it is difficult at this time to realize. WLS is only a tool and does NOT fix ones head. Still is alot of work that has to be done by the individual. That being said been there and done that with the WLS and now I am back to working ME and eating and exercising just like what I should  (guess that is the operative word) of done before the 1 1/2 years of battling with a WLS ''tool'' that I choose that didnt like me. You also can follow a program that your doctor may suggest even as difficult as it may seem. Gosh knows I never want to exercise or even get out of the house after working all day (more then 10hrs) with ''sick patients in a operating room setting''. If I let myself I would never leave the house but I choose not. The journey to a healthier you is only as far as you aim. Go for it Girl!

I know how you feel. i felt the same also when i was told i had a exclusion for anything to do with weight loss,  Now that you have the tools and the diet give it a try, You can do this!!  And your not on your own, we are all here to listen and help, Delilah

Just saw this post... I'm sorry, that really stinks :(  They seem to do that a lot :(  Mine also has an exclusion.  It IS scary!   It's only been a few months ago that I learned the very same thing. I think the feeling of anxiety just FLOODED over me then. Because I wanted THIS to work. To be able to do this on my own. BUT, surgery was like a safety net-   if I failed again... it was there to sweep me back up-- to SAVE MY LIFE. I started thinking of other options- I was looking into going to the clinic in Everett Wash. and their website talks about different ways to get it financed. THEN, after a bit of time- and some pounds coming off.... it also gave me a feeling of "I'll show YOU!"   And with each pound lost- I find myself thinking "HA! I am doing this WITHOUT your darned surgery!"  I CAN do this without spending $10,0000!!!   Look at what I CAN do with that money since I never had to SPEND it on WLS  LOL Hang in there.... if we work real hard- we'll get there!