Question:
I wanted to let those of you who are fighting an employer exclusion to keep fighting!

I was denied based on an employer exclusion and I wrote ONE letter (not a formal appeal) and they called me yesterday to let me know that I have now been approved as long I meet the "medically necessary" criteria. I thought I was going to have to switch from my husband's BC/BS over to an HMO through my company but now I don't have to! It was worth the time it took to write that letter! If anyone would like a copy of my letter, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]!    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 22, 2001)

September 2, 2002
I just wanted to thank you for posting this . It gives the rest of us hope. Good luck in your journey to weight loss and the new you !
   — Rhonda B.

October 5, 2002
Please email me your exclusion. I am just beginning the process and you have made my day with your post! Thank you so much. [email protected]
   — Melissa S.

May 19, 2003
I too have been denied through my husbands employer.Could you plese email me the exclusion letter. So i can appeal. I have already had WLS 17 years ago Called VBG (vertical banded gastroplasty.)To help my health issues. I lost 135lbs regained 65lbs. & maney new life threatening health problems.I need to have a revision & A Open RNY. Sure hope you can help me... Thanks Gail
   — Gail P.

May 21, 2003
I just wanted to thank you for your post, I was so depressed that I was about to give up regardless to all the pain. I now have a little faith & hope, so my fight continues. Thanks again.
   — Kimberly T.