Tick-tock... tick-tock...

Apr 15, 2009

I was so discouraged earlier this week to find out that my claim hasn't even been submitted for approval yet, even though they have everything they need to send it out.  Seems the insurance dept. hasn't gotten my patient file back from dictation, or more likely, it's sitting on the dr.'s desk for review before he sends it to claims.  And of course, he was on vacation last week!  So while I was thinking it had been submitted week before last, it's still at the dr. office.  So frustrating!  I know I can be a bit of a control freak, but dang.  I did everything I was supposed to do as quickly as I could do it, and now I have no control over them getting the claim submitted. 

And to top it off, I found out during my 4-hour pre-op behavioral/nutrition class Monday night that they are currently scheduling surgeries about SIX WEEKS OUT.  I'm going to be in a position soon of having to either cancel my vacation or postpone my surgery date until August.  I hate this so much!

Ok, I'm done whining.  It's just so frustrating to be so ready and having to sit back and wait. 

On a more positive note, there was a real-life "after" at my class Monday night.  She accompanied her sister, who is about to get LapBand surgery in 2 weeks.  She was very generous with answering the class' many questions, and I have to say she looked incredible after having lost 130 lbs.   Loved the motivation - I'm going to start attending support group meetings as soon as the next one comes up.  

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