So Disappointed...

Hello LW friends...I am so disappointed and really need your support right now. As many of you know, I have been waiting a LONG time for this surgery. I finally got my date 3 weeks ago for December 21st and was SO excited. Today, my Dr.'s office called tell me they have to postpone my surgery! I was devastated. They said my insurance will only approve a hospital with a Blue Distinction Label and the hospital where my Dr. practices was...until this MORNING. My insurance pulled the Blue Distinction label from my hospital and my surgeon now has to get privledges at another Blue Distinction hospital which could take up to 2 months! This means instead of being out 2 weeks for Christmas Break and having it done, I have to take 2 weeks off work AGAIN...I am so upset over this. I called my insurance and there is nothing I can do but wait and it is so discouraging. It was right in front of me and now I have to wait again for a new date and everything...So depressing Thanks for letting me vent guys...
Jenny

I'm so sorry. I know how disappointing that must be.

Thank you...it is. It's like wanting something so bad, getting it, and then someone ripping it from your hands saying...SIKE...Just kidding! I know I'll get over it but just so damn frustrating.

Oh man, that sucks! I can honestly say I would be pissed and really give them a piece of my mind.  you were already approved and everything?  You should be grandfathered in since you were already scheduled.  Hang in there.  Seems the only option you really have is to wait it out,  Hopefully it works out ok,  Sometimes things really happen for a reason.

I know your right...things do happen for a reason and I will hang in there. Yes, I was approved and they still said I am approved but my Dr. has to perform it at a Blue Distinction Hospital. My Dr.'s office said they were in the works to get privelege at another hospital and that it would take a month or two then I'd get a new date. I feel like I'm starting all over but I know I'm not. Thanks for listening...

Jenny, I am so sorry this happened to you.  I wonder if there is a way for the hospital to get their Blue Distinction label back?

It will be worth the wait!!

Linda

Hey Linda, I called my insurance to find out and they said you can but it takes years! I know it will be worth it and I just have to be patient but it's just hard. Thank you though...

Oh goodness I am soooooo sorry Jenny!!  I can only imagine how disappointed you are.  That just really stinks but hang in there and try to stay positive about everything...the two months will fly by and you will be on your way.  (((HUGS)))

Thanks Kimberly, I know it will and I will be fine. I just needed to sulk a little bit. I know my day will come and I will get a new date and be on here to tell you all about it. Maybe I should look at it this way...I'll get to have another excited day when I get the call for my second date!

Arg!  That's just awful!!!!


Was there a quality issue that caused the insurance company to pull the label?  If so, as much as this sucks, you might've dodged a big one.

That being said, I would be devastated in your shoes.  I'm so so sorry.