Hi Everyone - I just found out that my request for WLS has been denied. I knew I was going to be denied before it even happened, so it was not a complete shock when I had it confirmed today. Now I start the appeal process and go from there. This is the short version - for the whole story it's on my profile. But I wish all of you waiting on insurance that approval will be soon, those who have had surgery - speedy, problem-free recoveries, those awaiting surgery - nerves of steel & calming thoughts that it will be OK, those thinking about WLS - courage to take the first step to read and learn about it, those of us who are appealing - may that denial be changed to an approval soon, and may God bless all of you in your journeys. Today I'm mad as hell and the fight begins!!!! DI from NJ