Carlene M.
On the other side
Feb 18, 2009
Insurance Approval!
Dec 30, 2008
I received approval today from my insurance company (Aultcare) for RNY surgery! First request, this time, and it took less than 2 weeks from my initial consult with Dr Ben-Meir. I am a little surprised at how I feel about it though. This is something I really want, need and desire, but, at the same time opening that letter was a little reality jolt I guess. I am very happy this is moving forward so quickly and easily. However, I had this panic moment of "what in the world are you doing?, Is this really the right thing to do?" So I ask, is this normal? Should I liken it to cold feet before a wedding? I don't know what to think . I do know I truly want this. I need to put the brakes on some rapidly advancing medical problems and get healthy again. Nana has way to many things to do with 6 little grandkids than to sit in a chair and just watch them play! I am hoping to have my surgery done the end of Jan or beginning of Feb.
Starting the process, again
Dec 20, 2008
Here I am again...lurking on this site. This time, with more hope than before. I started this quest for wt loss surgery in 2002 and lost the fight when insurance absolutely refused to approve it. Now, 6 years later, and 20 pounds heavier I am back in the fight. This time, I am more hopeful. My insurance now approves this surgery. The last 6 years have been the typical story of my life, lose, gain it back, lose even more, gain even more. I am truly the world's best yo-yo dieter. I have lost and gained several people in my life time I am sure! This time, I am throwing the yo-yo away and grabbing the tool I need to help me succeed in becoming a healthier, happier, more energetic and active Nana, mom, wife, friend and nurse. I have had my initial consultation with Dr Ben-Meir at St Vincent's Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. I am very impressed with his reputation and surgical success rates. His office has been easy to work with and currently is seeking approval from my insurance company. Hopefully, that will be my Christmas present this year.....final approval and a date!