jenspen
35 year old SAHM (Stay at home MOM)
Mommy to 2 precious boys (4.5 and 2.5 years old)
Wife to 1 wonderful husband (of 9 years)
Knoxville, TN
Pre Op Diet (6 months) for insurance approval - Started Jan 2007
My husband and I had RNY with Dr. Williams
My lap RNY date was 8-8-07 and my husband's date was 8-29-07
HW 306/SW 297/CW 203/GW 160
My Timeline:
Dec 2006 - Called to schedule for a WLS seminar
Dec 25, 2006 - Talked to DH about WLS seminar
Jan 8, 2007 - Attended WLS seminar
Jan 23, 2007 - Dr. Cadigan appt (pre-op diet month 1)
Feb 2, 2007 - 1st appt with Dr. Boyce (pre-op diet month 2)
Mar 6, 2007 - appt with Nutritionist / weight in (pre-op diet month 3)
Mar 22, 2007 - Dr. Boyce's office requested insurance approval
Mar 30, 2007 - PHCS Claims Consultant reviewed
Apr 3, 2007 - appt with Nutritionist /weight in (pre-op diet month 4)
Apr 3, 2007 - PCHS Nurse for review
Apr 16, 2007 - Lee's letter mailed stating need more info
May 1, 2007 - Jen's letter mailed stating explaining *Denial*
May 1, 2007 - appt with Nutritionist / weight in (pre-op diet month 5)
May 9, 2007 - 1st appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
May 16, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
May 23, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
Jun 1, 2007 - appt with Nutritionist / weight in (pre-op diet month 6)
Jun 8, 2007 - Dr. Boyce's office filed an *Appeal* with insurance
Jun 13, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
Jun 27, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
Jul 5, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
Jul 11, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
Jul 13, 2007 - FINALLY APPROVED
Jul 16, 2007 - Dr. William's office filed Lee's appeal with insurance
Jul 19, 2007 - Stress (treadmill) test - passed
Jul 25, 2007 - appt with Counselor - Susan Ringle
Jul 26, 2007 - Lee is approved! Got the letter in the mail today!
Aug 1, 2007 - Nutrition class at surgeon's office
Aug 6, 2007 - Pre-op last consultation appt with Dr. Williams
Aug 8, 2007 - 8:00am lap RNY with Dr. Williams - Jennifer
Aug 16, 2007 - 1st Support session in Fountain City
Aug 20, 2007 - Group sessions start with Susan Ringle (10 weeks)
Aug 29, 2007 - 8:00am lap RNY with Dr. Williams - Lee
