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birdwatcher56
on 8/9/08 12:01 pm - Hamilton, OH

I haven't been on for a while .... but heard this week that my insurance has denied my request. They have a 2 year Dr. supervised diet requirement. I posted on the non-surgerical forum today ... hopefully, someone there can suggest an eating plan ..... Insurance doesn't offer a pln to follow, just demands that I follow one for 2 years with documentation from my family doctor.

Janelle

ceeidee
on 8/9/08 12:56 pm

RNY on 10/17/07

Hi Janelle,

I'm sorry to hear of your news, it has to be very disappointing.

Just a thought...My insurances did not cover my surgery. I'm not rich, don't have a new car, don't go on vacations to far away places but we took some money out of our retirement and paid privately for my surgery. Don't have lots in there either but my husband said if it made me healthier it was an investment in my health. I would of never thought I could pay for something like that...but am soooo happy we did. We would of prob taken out a loan or something too...Also helped us out with taxes last year! Got to take lots off for medical!

If you have to wait the two years...we are here for you....

Good Luck!
Cheryl

We never touch people so lightly we do not leave a trace.
Peggy Tabor Millin

Linda S.
on 8/10/08 12:42 am - PHOENIX, AZ

RNY on 11/09/06

Hijack!! Hiya sweet Cheryl, it is so good to see you. I am knee deep in aligators,but still kicking..
Huge HUG!

WHAT WE FEAR,WE CREATE.

ceeidee
on 8/10/08 4:24 am

RNY on 10/17/07

Hijack back!
Hey Linda Lou!
Nice to see ya too! Hope those gators get the H3LL away from you soon!
HUG an another HUG!
Cheryl

We never touch people so lightly we do not leave a trace.
Peggy Tabor Millin

Cajun Angel
on 8/10/08 11:12 pm - New Orleans, LA

RNY on 08/26/04

Alligators??? What did I miss?
Debbie

MillieJ
on 8/9/08 2:10 pm

**~~**~~**~~**~~** Two years... OMG !!!! that seems unrealistic...

sigh, I did talk with a gal in our apt complex about her weight loss. She was on South Beach Diet.. not supervised .. and it took her almost 2 years to lose 145 lbs. There is hope.... does your Dr have a nutritionist or someone he can recommend for you to see? DON'T give up... there is hope..... Millie

lightswitch
on 8/9/08 10:28 pm

RNY on 10/25/06

Have you ever attended tops or weigh****chers or has your doctor ever put you on a diet? If not, then have your pcp put you on a diet and then follow it and after six months refile.

Linda S.
on 8/10/08 12:40 am - PHOENIX, AZ

RNY on 11/09/06

Janelle,do you have a medical doctor that you see, who can document that your weight has been an ungoing concern and you have attempted diets continually?? As most of us have!
Keep us posted.

WHAT WE FEAR,WE CREATE.

Cajun Angel
on 8/10/08 11:14 pm - New Orleans, LA

RNY on 08/26/04

Janelle, I'm so sorry your insurance denied you. Is there any way your doctor could pressure them? Good luck, and don't give up!
Debbie

(deactivated member)
on 8/11/08 10:31 am - OH

RNY on 03/24/08

I paid for my surgery as well. I didn't feel I could wait any more. The RNY surgery was $13,500 for the hospital and $5000 for the surgeon. Insurance covered pre-surgery testing (even though they denied the surgery) and they cover all the blood work as well.
Carol

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