Question:
Please, I need your help and prayers...

My insurance carrier has had my packet for a week. How long should I wait before calling? I am sooooo afraid of hearing "not approved". Should I call? Should the surgeon's office call or should my PCP call them? Please pray for me that it will be approved. Please let me hear your recommendations. Love & Hugs!    — Lillian G. (posted on September 3, 2000)

September 3, 2000
Hey dont worry we waited almsot 2 months! bUT U MAY WANNA CALL THEM. I would! Im 15, and u? feel free to email me @ [email protected],[email protected],or [email protected]!U R in my prayers pray for me! im reALLY SCARED OF NEEDLEZ GOIN THURS. TO BE TESTED EC.. BYE
   — [Anonymous]

September 3, 2000
LILLIAN--HI! IT TOOK AETNA A COUPLE WEEKS, BUT I AM VERY IMPATIENT SO I CALLED EVERY FEW DAYS OR SO...I COULD HARDLY STAND IT! YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS! HUGS!
   — MICHELLE D.

September 3, 2000
Hello! It took me several weeks for Aetna US Access to give me my approval, but I also telephoned every few days. The sqeaky wheel gets the oil, as they say. I have a habit of just ignoring important issues sometimes, as in finding out if my policy approved my WLS. I try to be conscious of this form of denial, as it usually causes me much more anxiety than if I simply faced reality. So, I forced myself to call and deal with this, as it was a terribly stressful period for me. Please call them and push yourself to find out your status. Having the issue in front of you will give you more control over the situation, whether approved or denied. If you have the answers, you have the power to move to the next step either way. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. By the way, I had my open RNY July of 1999, and it was the single best and most positive gift I ever gave myself. Write to me personally if you like. ([email protected])
   — Peggy G.