Bummer...

Dec 17, 2008

Bummer of a day...I think I just ended up back at square one.    So...a little about me and my GB journey so far.  My name is Jennifer, I'm married to my best friend, have 2 little 'angels', a boy(3), and a girl(8).  I've been interested in GB since I couldn't shake the weight after having my son.  I've always been heavy...but I'm at my heaviest right now.  I've waited and waited for the right time to take this big step...and thought I was sooo close to getting there.  I found a doctor, went through all the 'fun' stuff...monster packet of paperwork, psych eval, nutrition consult, met with the NP, had an EKG, routine blood work, ABG(still have the bruises to prove that one...took 4 sticks in my wrists for them to get it..OUCH!!), H-Pylori test, and so on.  Was supposed to meet with the doctor tomorrow for that last visit before they submit the letter of necessity to the insurance.  I did everything I was supposed to, according to the doctor's office.  When I went in for the lab work, the hospital said they were not an 'in-network' provider with my insurance company, which got me thinking.  Called my insurance today...and there is absolutely NO way they will cover this surgery unless it is done in a Bariatric Center of Excellence.  Plus a few other requirements that I haven't done yet...did not know they had to be done.  **SIGH**  Got off the phone with the insurance company and called the Doctor's office, told them the situation.  They were as dumbfounded as confused as I was, especially considering they had called and spoke with my insurance company right after they got my packet and had been given all the requirements.  As far as everyone involved was concerned...it was good to go.  Guess not.  So now I'm back at square one.  Not sure what I'm going to do now.  I've already paid for all my tests and junk.  I'm not going to be very thrilled if I end up having to re-do it all!!!  Especially the psych eval...$$$$$!!!  Not to mention that I'd have to travel about 6 hours to the nearest "Center of Excellence" hospital.  I'm just really bummed right now.  I hate when things don't go smoothly...but that could just be my personality...I like things planned out and in order.  So anyway...just thought I'd vent a little.  Haven't posted anything before now because I didn't really want to jinx myself...but apparently it's happened just the same!!! So if anyone has some words of wisdom or encouragement, I could really use it right now.  Gotta love insurance companies, right?!?  Grrrr!!  Anyhow, thanks for listening to my frustrated mess.  Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season!  Lord Bless...

Jennifer

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