I'm having trouble getting through the pre-ins approval phase, need some support.

I'm still in the process of trying to get the tests done in order to have everything submitted to the insurance company for approval for surgery and I'm getting a little down about this whole process. I've been at it for three months, I've done everything they've asked me to do, taken every test, answered every question, had every exam but still there always seems to be more that I have to do. I decided on Bariatric Treatment Center because I liked the idea that they specialize in WLS, their hospital is geared only towards obese people and they have their own department that deals with the insurance company. I don't really have space here to outline my journey so far but I describe it in my profile. I'm getting very frustrated because it seems like this is never-ending...and my papers haven't even been submitted to the insurance company yet...that will probably be a whole other battle. I've considered the thought of going someplace else for my surgery but I keep telling myself that I've come this far with BTC and I'd hate to start over again someplace else. Time is becoming critical to me because the company my husband works for was sold, the sale will happen after January 1, 2000, and we don't know whats going to happen with our insurance or his job for that matter. Also, I'm 34 and haven't been able to get pregnant because of my weight...I'll have to wait from 1-2 years after the surgery to even start trying to get pregnant (I have a little over 200 lbs to lose) and who knows how long its going to take after that. And every day that I have to wait for this surgery I'm just that much closer to dying early because of obestity-related health problems. It's not that I want to rush into this surgery...I've been thinking about it for a year and have been researching it for almost that long. The tool I need to have a normal life is right there in front of me but yet I can't seem to get to it. I guess I'm just looking for some support from all of you. Support, suggestions, anything you can give me. Thanks very much.

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