Waiting for final appointment

Mar 04, 2010

Well, I had my 1st appointment with Dr. Jenkins in December 09. We submitted to insurance on January 12, 2010. The insurance company came back and said that they needed to get a psych eval (even though the website stated it is not required) and they needed to see 6 months of monitored weight loss in a 2 year period. So, i set up the eval and called my PCP. Apparently he did not always chart that we spoke about my diet & exercise so, I did not have the 6 that were needed. So, I ended up with 4 under my belt and scheduled 2 more!
The psych is done. I have my final appointment with my PCP tomorrpw morning and the PCP is also giving me a letter of medical necessity at that time. If all goes well,Heather at Dr. Jenkins office should be able to resubmit on Monday or Tuesday. I want this surgery so badly! I have so many goals that I want to achieve. This surgery is my last resort. I have tried every diet known to man. I am sick of being fat!!! I just want to be healthy. I am only 32 years old and I have so much time ahead of me. I am afraid that if I do not get this surgery, I will die. There is no way that my body can continue to support me at my current weight.
I trust Dr Jenkins completely. I know him prsonally (we go to church together). He is an amazing man, a great father & husband and someone who truly cares about people. He has never made me feel like crap for being fat. I have had so many Dr's treat me horribly because of my weight.
I have a normal blogspot blog where I am documenting my journey also, but I am going to post here so that I have  additional support from the OH community!

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