Waiting on approval

Aug 10, 2009

Well - all necesary info. was sent to my insurance company a week ago.  They told me it could be 20 business days before I hear anything - AAHHHHH - I can't wait - I know, I know - BE PATIENT!  I just want this so bad.  I have allready called them twice to see if where I was at in their process.  I am going to try not to call today - I don't want to drive them crazy.
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Things are starting to happen!

Jun 24, 2009

I finally feel like things are starting to move along again.  2 PCP visits left - July 7th & some time the first week of August.  My EGD is scheduled for the 8th of July & my last big meeting with the surgeon is on August 12th.  All my paperwork should be sent to the Insurance company by the end of the first week of July.  SO, God willing, maybe I will be able schedule my surgery for some time late August.  Just got to get that Insurance approval - According to my insurance coordinator from the surgeons office, I will have done everything that they required - so approval should not be a problem.
Sorry I do not post a lot - Life is crazy and really I have not had much news to give you guys.  I have so much work to do for school before tomorrow - So I better start working on that - to all my OH friends out there, even if I am not always responding to your personal posts, I always read them and keep all of you in my prayers.  God Bless.
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Only 3 PCP Visits To Go!!!!

May 01, 2009

So my insurance coordinator sent me a form that my PCP would have to fill out at all 6 visits before I could get insurance approval.  I received that on Monday this week and immediately made an apt. to see my PCP for the first day of May (I had all ready seen her in April).  So I met with her today and she is filling out the insurance form for my physical that I had in October, one for my April apt, and one for today.  So 3 months are done  - Only 3 months to go - WooHoo!!!  She is going to have me fill out a food journal and would like  me to try and take off at least 5lbs before my last apt.  She is all for the WLS.  She also said that we would try to make all my apt's during the first couple of days of each month. Then she will fax all 4 insurance sheets over the day of my last apt in hopes to get approval by the beginning of the second week of August - That of course is the best case scenario - I just want so bad to have WLS a few months before I graduate and walk across the stage. - Please say a quick prayer for me.
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And The Waiting Begins

Apr 23, 2009

I had my Psych evaluation on Monday - That went great!  On Wednesday I had my first consult with the surgeon and even knocked the consult with the dietician of my list of to do's.  Turned in all of my documentation to the insurance coordinator.  AND THEN IT HAPPENED! - I admit I was kinda expecting it - so I really can not complain - but it does not change the fact that I am still pretty bumbed out.  I have to go through 6 months with my PCP before Insurance will cover WLS.  Luckily I can count April - So 5 more months to go - I refuse to let it get me down. 
The great news is that I am so compfortable with the surgeon.  He has done over 4ooo WLS in his career.  And his personality is great!  I will keep you all updated on my progress.

kmcnicol
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4/17/2009 - 242lbs. - Just the Begining

Apr 16, 2009

I am the type of person who gets something in their head and rolls with it until there is nothing else that I can do to move things along.  It is at that point when I become frustrated and impatient. 
Mid week last week my husband and I made our final decision that weight loss surgery was the right way to go.  I scheduled my consultation with my chosen surgeon, Michael Woods, next Wednesday, the 22nd.  As soon as I received the email with the requirements and steps I began working like a whirl wind. 
Now here I am with 6 days before my consultation and there is nothing more I can do  to move things along.  It is driving me crazy!  I just hope and pray that I will not be delayed by insurance approval.  Don't get me wrong I understand that things will take a little while - I know I will not be having surgery in the next couple of weeks, I just hope things move quickly. 
To be honest I was not going to begin blogging, but I think that I am about to drive my husband crazy.  So for now blogging may be my best outlet.  I just keep looking at all the before and after photos and am so encouraged.
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