that sucks but you have a good attitude! and look how well you are doing on your own too. Keep up the hard work ( school and wls )

Hey all. I've been around the boards for a while, but I haven't been posting much the last couple of years. Mostly I wanted to soak up what the losers on the bench have to teach, and partly because I didn't really have much news beyond "still struggling with the weight.." Last month, I got everything together and with the help of a lovely doctor here in Maastricht, Netherlands (I'm on a study abroad program), requested authorization for RNY from my health insurance through my university. 
Today, they called to say they denied me because I am on study abroad for my final year & did not show a need for urgency for the procedure. They don't claim it's not medically necessary, but deny me, saying I should just wait until I "get home." I won't actually be "going home" as it's my senior year and I plan to attend grad school in Europe.

Ah well. I could try to fight it, but I'm not sure how to fight this kind of denial. Instead, I'm reading up on a clinical trial in the area for a new procedure (restrictive only, no malabsorbative properties). I'm not giving up! I'm just being flexible. Especially if it could be free! =D


Could use your support and/or advise, especially if anyone else has come across this "it's not urgent enough" business before.

Thanks!
Somayeh

Hey Desiree,

I'm so excited for you!!!  I'm here for you anytime, just a phone call or an e-mail or a visit away!

Come do lunch with us on Sat. if you have time, you'd love our group.

Hugs,
Barb

 I am sure your appointment is bittersweet .. I have read your brothers page many times and sometime i really just read it to hear his words of encouragement for pressing on as i struggle . I am really glad you shared his page with us .. 

Your here in livermore so if we can be of any support drop me a line . 
I am going to the luncheon on saturday it will be first but i am looking forward to it. 

Good luck to you 

Lee,

You are too funny!  I wish you a wonderful holiday season and we'll look forward to seeing a new you in the New Year!

Hugs,
Barb