November 27, 2006

Well, I officially hired an attorney today.  Here are my reasons I did it:

1.  Kaiser requires 6 months (24 weeks) of classes prior to being sent to the surgeons.  I have done so much research on this life saving surgery what else could they possible teach me?  And 24 classes??  That is crazy!!  I can't imagine having to do this.  To top it off,  I am on a WAITING LIST for the classes.  I MIGHT get into the end of January classes...so that would push me out to end of July before I finish the classes.  Then another 3-4 months until I get to see the surgeons.

2.  I think EVERYONE should have an advocate through this process.  I don't believe that the insurance companies are on our side.  They always seem to discourage the surgery.

3.  They will help get all of my medical records ordered and prepared for the appeal.....which we all know happens first before we ever get an approval.

4.  The attorney will file information with the Department of Insurance and Department of Managed Care so that they can track the insurance companies handlings of WLS.  Those departments are becoming more aware of what these insurances companies are putting their patients through in order to have this life saving surgery.


I am praying that instead of having to wait another year to have surgery, that I will have surgery in March or April.  The sooner the better.  I also want it sooner because I will be walking in The 3 Day Breast Cancer walk in October.  I would love to have this weight off by then.

Why do insurance companies make this so hard?  Ugh!

Anyways, I know some of you reading may not agree with me but that is why I hired an attorney!!

God Bless EVERYONE!!!