RachaelThomas
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 6 months ago
I know what you mean about the new year. We will submit for the...
RachaelThomas wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
Change of Plans. - I thought that in November that we would be submitting information to get approval for the surgeon but as it turns out plans have changed. My insurance says that I have to do a 6 m...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 6 months ago
That is wonderful news!! Congrats on your success so far! You...
RachaelThomas posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Medically Necessary - I am willing to fight to get an approval for my surgery. Two weeks from this Thursday we will be submitting the info to get the approval for the surgeon. I have been told to be pre...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 6 months ago
It would be devastating to hear no but the lady at my surgeons office...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 6 months ago
Unfortunately I don't think you are. It's called the Medicaid Maze. My...
RachaelThomas wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
Ready for an answer. - I am feeling pretty overwhelmed today. The closer I get to finding out if I get an approval it's like the crazier I get. I have done as much research as possible to confirm that th...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 6 months ago
Thank you!! I wish you luck as well. Hopefully we will be on the...
RachaelThomas wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
Early morning post - I am getting anxious. I have 2 classes left and and a psych eval at the end of the month. In November we will be submitting approval for the surgeon. I am trying to mentally prepar...
RachaelThomas wrote a blog post 9 years, 7 months ago
Upper Endoscope - check. - Yesterday I had an upper endoscope. I had a little bit of a rough experience starting out. The nurse infiltrated my IV and I thought the pain was normal and did not say anything li...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 7 months ago
That is wonderful news! Congrats.
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 7 months ago
Good luck!!
RachaelThomas wrote a blog post 9 years, 8 months ago
Cheers to new friends. - Cheers to making new friends!! I haven't been a member on here for very long but I have already taken in so much information. It feels nice to have people who can relate and unders...
RachaelThomas wrote a blog post 9 years, 8 months ago
Staying Positive. - I am 28 years old and trying to have the sleeve surgery. I have Medicaid and so I know it is going to be a long road ahead. As of right now, I have an upper endoscope scheduled and...
RachaelThomas posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
I am getting closer and closer. - I have an upper GI scheduled at the end of September. That and only 3 NUT classes are stopping me. After I complete those things, they are going to submit everything so I can try t...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 8 months ago
That is awesome. So happy for you!
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 8 months ago
I am sorry to hear that. You keep your head up girl and stay focused....
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 9 months ago
Congrats! Proud of you. You are doing amazing. It sounds like you...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 9 months ago
That is great. So happy for you!!
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 9 months ago
That is awesome!! Congrats!
RachaelThomas posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Medicaid Maze - Oh yes, the Medicaid Maze. I am currently dealing with this. I decided to contact a WLP in Ky. They informed that they would accept my insurance BUT I needed a referral from my PCP...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 9 months ago
I had this happen to me. My doctor informed me the day she sent...
RachaelThomas posted a comment 9 years, 9 months ago
I know exactly how you feel. My appointment date is July 21st! The...
RachaelThomas posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
United Healthcare ( backed my medicaid) and Prior - I have United Healthcare Community of Ohio (backed by medicaid) and the only thing that the insurance company can tell me is that I need a prior authorization. UHC could not tell ...
RachaelThomas posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Prior Authorization? - I broke down and called my insurance company to see if they will cover WLS and all they could tell me was that I needed a prior authorization. Is this normal? I have already made a...
About Me
South Point, OH
Location
46.1
BMI
Surgery
12/17/2014
Surgery Date
May 24, 2014
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