Gillian P.

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On my way - Well, got my last day of manditory counseling tomorrow.. then my packet will be pushed through for approval.. Crossing my fingers that second try will be approved. I have done e...

2013 Here I come - Well, 2012 is gone.. my divorce is almost final.. I have lost another few pounds on my own.. have four more counseling sessions I have to do then paperwork will be resubmitted f...

Excited------ - So, got a few good things going on.. and lil set back but here it goes. I saw the NP for Sentara WLS center for my follow up. Well, looks like I have completed Optima's list...

Keeping it going - Well, I restarted the process for surgery since I have completed all the requirements of my insurance now. Plus, the required Psychological re-evaluation after the hospitalizati...

Doing it on my own for now - I am very proud of myself. I just updated my weight tracker and I have lost 17.6 lbs since July of 2012 on my own. Well, not really on my own but with the help of Weight Watchers (...

Thank you Dani Dutch.. well I am in week four with WW and I have...

I am on hold - Well, The last few weeks have been a bit of a blurr.. I was put on a new medication and had a mental reaction to it in which I tried/planned on committing suicide. I was hospital...

Peer to Peer results is still a denial.. - Not feeling too good today. Got a email from my surgeons office stating that my Surgeon complete the peer to peer and that I have been denied still. :(

Still no answer - Well, still no answer as to the peer to peer or if it even was completed. Sent messages to the nurse and called 3 times and no response. Not feeling too good about this now.. Also,...

Waiting.. for Peer to Peer - Waiting on my peer to peer to be completed and for some kinda response or answer from someone to let me know whats going on.. getting irritated with people...

Denied-Optima - So the medical director for Optima Insurance Denied me the surgery.. A person who doesn't know me or has ever met me other than a piece of paper denied me. Thank goodness I have...

Denied--- Optima Medical Directors - Well, I work for Sentara which owns Optima and still got denied.. They said I haven't had my health coach for 12 months like the "new" policy requires starting this year. The Dr....

Plastic - I am thinking way ahead.. but has anyone insurance agree to help pay for some of the cost for a tummy tuck or skin removal after surgery.. I know I am gonna have apron because I al...

Has anyone gone through a divorce, had surgery and - I am so worried that I will never find that special someone who loves me for me and not for my newer skinnier,healthier body after surgery.. Has anyone gone through the experience ...

Health Coach - So I had to check in with my Optima Health coach today since I had my PCP appointment yesterday. I weighed in and have lost a few pounds on my own. I am now down to 300 since my la...

Thank you.. I just not sure of the future in any way shape and form...

Hmmm Still Waiting But.. - I am still waiting on Optima but on the other hand I have had other focuses the last two days. Meeting with the attorney to do some more paperwork for my divorce... As I was doing ...

The waiting to know is killing me - Ughh.. I am waiting on the insurance company to say yes or no... I emailed the person who handles this for my Surgeons office asking her how long Optima usually takes two days ago....

Beginning a Life Changing Journey - Well, today I was informed after what felt like 100 million doctor appointments that my file is being sent to the insurance company for approval. I hope Optima approves me. I have ...