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Bummed Out
Apr 28, 2008
April 28, 2008
I feel so bummed out, but I know God is with me. We've been having serious issues with our 14 year-old son and my husband and I are at our wit's end, but I know this is going to be over soon.
I have my first supervised diet plan appointment on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to that. It's also going to give me a chance to distract myself from the problem we have at home with our only son, if only for a little while. My husband is not supportive on me actually pursuing my desire to have the lap band surgery, but I'm determined to go ahead with it whether he supports me or not.
Nereida
I feel so bummed out, but I know God is with me. We've been having serious issues with our 14 year-old son and my husband and I are at our wit's end, but I know this is going to be over soon.
I have my first supervised diet plan appointment on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to that. It's also going to give me a chance to distract myself from the problem we have at home with our only son, if only for a little while. My husband is not supportive on me actually pursuing my desire to have the lap band surgery, but I'm determined to go ahead with it whether he supports me or not.
Nereida
Supervised Diet Program
Apr 21, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
I decided to give the lap band another try. After months of not doing anything after my insurance denied my surgery in December, I went back to the doctor's office and made an appointment to start the supervised diet plan for six months. The insurance will not pay for these visits but I don't care. I have my first visit on April 30 and I'm determined to have this surgery done. I think I've gained some weight since December and I feel miserable with all the excess weight I'm carrying.
I hate to take pictures and I hate to look at myself in the mirror. I know there must be an attractive "me" behind all the fat and blubbler I'm carrying. I want my children to say I'm pretty instead of "mom, you're fat." Let's see what happens.
Boot Camp Tomorrow
Dec 04, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
After months of waiting I'm almost in. My lap band surgery is scheduled for December 19th, two weeks from now. I went through all the process, and tomorrow I'm off to boot camp.
I'm still waiting to hear from the insurance company to find out if they approved the surgery or not. I'm taking this easy. If my surgery is not approved I'm not going to sweat it, although I really want to have this surgery done. After all the tests I've had and all the waiting I hope to be banded on the 19th.
I've had a very nasty cold since Thursday, and when I went for my pre-registration yesterday, they were concerned about my cold. I'm taking the antibiotics my primary doctor prescribed and I am feeling much better, but I still have a stuffy head and my chest is still congested. I do hope I'm 100% better tomorrow. This nasty cold has put me out of work for 3 days.
UPDATE!!!
I received a phone call from my surgeon's office and my health insurance denied my surgery. I was told that there is an appeal. My boot camp and surgery have been postponed until after the appeal.
Nereida
After months of waiting I'm almost in. My lap band surgery is scheduled for December 19th, two weeks from now. I went through all the process, and tomorrow I'm off to boot camp.
I'm still waiting to hear from the insurance company to find out if they approved the surgery or not. I'm taking this easy. If my surgery is not approved I'm not going to sweat it, although I really want to have this surgery done. After all the tests I've had and all the waiting I hope to be banded on the 19th.
I've had a very nasty cold since Thursday, and when I went for my pre-registration yesterday, they were concerned about my cold. I'm taking the antibiotics my primary doctor prescribed and I am feeling much better, but I still have a stuffy head and my chest is still congested. I do hope I'm 100% better tomorrow. This nasty cold has put me out of work for 3 days.
UPDATE!!!
I received a phone call from my surgeon's office and my health insurance denied my surgery. I was told that there is an appeal. My boot camp and surgery have been postponed until after the appeal.
Nereida
More Waiting
Sep 05, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
It turns out now that I have to be cleared for surgery by a cardiologist, and I won't be able to be seen until October 15. I got a call from the doctor's office and they told me that I need to see a cardiologist and I'm wondering what did they find that is sending me off to a cardiologist.
This has been a long process for me and if it wasn't for the fact that I really want to have this surgery done, I would've given up a long time ago.
Nereida
Long Wait
Sep 03, 2007
Monday, September 3, 2007
My surgeon's office called last week to let me know that everything was in except for my EKG report. I had to call the hospital and speak with someone in cardiovascular services to ask for the report to be faxed to my doctor. The lady told me she was going to call his office and see what she could do. I called Dr. O's office, and the secretary told me that once she gets the report, I will be scheduled to see the doctor and he will set up a surgery date for me. I can't wait.
Because we had a 3 day weekend being it was Labor Day, I haven't heard anything else, but I'm calling my surgeon tomorrow to see if the EKG report is in. As of right now, I don't have a surgery date, and I don't have the slightest clue when it will be, but I'm waiting and willing.
My surgeon's office called last week to let me know that everything was in except for my EKG report. I had to call the hospital and speak with someone in cardiovascular services to ask for the report to be faxed to my doctor. The lady told me she was going to call his office and see what she could do. I called Dr. O's office, and the secretary told me that once she gets the report, I will be scheduled to see the doctor and he will set up a surgery date for me. I can't wait.
Because we had a 3 day weekend being it was Labor Day, I haven't heard anything else, but I'm calling my surgeon tomorrow to see if the EKG report is in. As of right now, I don't have a surgery date, and I don't have the slightest clue when it will be, but I'm waiting and willing.
Sleep Test Results In
Aug 24, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Yesterday I went back to the pulmonologist for the sleep test results. I have mild apnea which the doctor is not concerned about. He cleared me for surgery, woohooo! I can't wait 'til Monday to call Dr. O's office and set up another appointment. All the test results are in, and all I have to do is call to continue with this looong process.
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. Amen.
Nereida
Yesterday I went back to the pulmonologist for the sleep test results. I have mild apnea which the doctor is not concerned about. He cleared me for surgery, woohooo! I can't wait 'til Monday to call Dr. O's office and set up another appointment. All the test results are in, and all I have to do is call to continue with this looong process.
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. Amen.
Nereida
I Had Sleep Study Done
Aug 08, 2007
Thursday, August 8, 2007
I finally had the sleep test done, after waiting for a month or so. It wasn't a big deal. I got to the sleep center at 9:15 p.m. and was met by a very friendly technician. I was hooked up to whole bunch of wires and slept in a very nice, comfortable room, but I didn't sleep much. I woke up around 6 times and by 5:30 a.m. I was fully awake. I got home at 6:00 a.m. Now I have to wait to be seen by the doctor and see what he says. It takes around 2 weeks to have the results in.
In the meantime, I'm going to Mexico tomorrow morning. Actually, we'll be leaving for the airport at around 12 midnight or 1 a.m. tonight, which is technically tomorrow which is Friday.
See you when I get back.
Nereida
I finally had the sleep test done, after waiting for a month or so. It wasn't a big deal. I got to the sleep center at 9:15 p.m. and was met by a very friendly technician. I was hooked up to whole bunch of wires and slept in a very nice, comfortable room, but I didn't sleep much. I woke up around 6 times and by 5:30 a.m. I was fully awake. I got home at 6:00 a.m. Now I have to wait to be seen by the doctor and see what he says. It takes around 2 weeks to have the results in.
In the meantime, I'm going to Mexico tomorrow morning. Actually, we'll be leaving for the airport at around 12 midnight or 1 a.m. tonight, which is technically tomorrow which is Friday.
See you when I get back.
Nereida
Insurance Denied Pulmonologist
Aug 03, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007
I received a call from the pulmonologist's office yesterday telling me that my husband's insurance had denied the payment of $300 for my visit on July 10. They were denying payment because I had a primary insurance, which I don't. I did while I was employed but as of July 1, I no longer have my own medical coverage. I was told to call the insurance company and let them know that I no longer have medical insurance apart from my husband's.
I called today and explained to them what the situation was and they asked me to fax them a letter of termination from my employer, which I did. I immediately faxed them the letter, and had to do it twice because I wasn't faxing it right. After the second try, though, I called and they had received the letter. I was told that they were going to process the claim again. I called the doctor's office and told the person in charge of billing what was happening and that the insurance company was going to process the claim again.
Hopefully I won't have anymore problems with my husband's insurance. I was rehired at school where I teach Spanish, and hopefully my own insurance will approve my surgery. Let's see what happens.
Nereida
I received a call from the pulmonologist's office yesterday telling me that my husband's insurance had denied the payment of $300 for my visit on July 10. They were denying payment because I had a primary insurance, which I don't. I did while I was employed but as of July 1, I no longer have my own medical coverage. I was told to call the insurance company and let them know that I no longer have medical insurance apart from my husband's.
I called today and explained to them what the situation was and they asked me to fax them a letter of termination from my employer, which I did. I immediately faxed them the letter, and had to do it twice because I wasn't faxing it right. After the second try, though, I called and they had received the letter. I was told that they were going to process the claim again. I called the doctor's office and told the person in charge of billing what was happening and that the insurance company was going to process the claim again.
Hopefully I won't have anymore problems with my husband's insurance. I was rehired at school where I teach Spanish, and hopefully my own insurance will approve my surgery. Let's see what happens.
Nereida
Medical Clearance
Jul 30, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Hooray!!!! My personal physician just cleared me for surgery. He couldn't do it before because he needed to see the lab results. My hemoglobin is just 1 point above, almost borderline. My blood pressure was 150/100. I took the medical clearance straight to my surgeon's office, but I still can't do much until I have my sleep study done. I can't schedule an appointment to see the surgeon again until he has all the results in.
Hooray!!!! My personal physician just cleared me for surgery. He couldn't do it before because he needed to see the lab results. My hemoglobin is just 1 point above, almost borderline. My blood pressure was 150/100. I took the medical clearance straight to my surgeon's office, but I still can't do much until I have my sleep study done. I can't schedule an appointment to see the surgeon again until he has all the results in.
Sleep Center
Jul 24, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
All I've been doing is twiddling my thumbs doing nothing. I called the sleep center where I'm scheduled for the sleep test to see if anyone had cancelled, and no one has. I told the lady that if anybody cancels to please call me. I can't have the sleep test done anywhere else because that's where the doctor sends all of his patients.
In the meantime, my oldest daughter had nasal surgery and is doing just fine. She's still a bit sore, but she's good. My husband has Horizon Healthcare and her surgery was denied until the doctor appealed the insurance company's decision and we received the call the day before her surgery that the insurance had approved it.
Nereida
All I've been doing is twiddling my thumbs doing nothing. I called the sleep center where I'm scheduled for the sleep test to see if anyone had cancelled, and no one has. I told the lady that if anybody cancels to please call me. I can't have the sleep test done anywhere else because that's where the doctor sends all of his patients.
In the meantime, my oldest daughter had nasal surgery and is doing just fine. She's still a bit sore, but she's good. My husband has Horizon Healthcare and her surgery was denied until the doctor appealed the insurance company's decision and we received the call the day before her surgery that the insurance had approved it.
Nereida
About Me
Pleasantville, NJ
Location
40.7
BMI
Surgery
05/21/2008
Surgery Date
May 02, 2007
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