How long will I wait?

May 20, 2010

I still haven't made a decision.  I have been back and forth with my insurance to see if they would allow me to have the Sleeve Gastrectomy.  They say if it is medically necessary, meaning that it is needed if it isn't done it will cause physical harm.  Medically necessary bariatric surgery is covered under my health plan.  Now I guess the deal is trying to get my insurance to believe it is medically necessary for the Sleeve procedure specially.  I am ready to fight this because that is the procredure I want and feel comfortable with.  I have researched and have a template letter from someone else who fought their insurance and won.  I will not give up, my life is at stake here and I have to do something fast.

This weight is causing so much grief and anguish, I am so miserable right now.  My friend who had the sleeve in April is doing great, she has lost lots of weight so far and has so much energy.  I just want to feel healthy and be able to put my socks and shoes on with out running out of breath, get my clothes on without having to maneuver my body all over to get my clothes on because I can't reach places or turn far enough a direction.  it is frustrating. I can barely use the bathroom without a struggle, I know, that's a little to much but it's true.

Only God can open that door for me and find favor with my insurance.  I am believing for a miracle!

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