Step 2

Apr 17, 2012

I finally had to call the Bariatric Services department back myself, after being told they would call me in 3-5 business days.  Ummmm, yeah...that was before Easter weekend, which was over a week ago.  So on the phone with me.

The good news is, there was a quick response, once I rattled their cage a little bit.  I now have the names of 2 surgeons who work from the same medical group.  Turns out they're the only ones even remotely close to me.  The other in-network surgeons are 2-3 hours away.  Not gonna work for me.

I was also informed that my insurance plan has a condition they didn't tell me about during the original intake process:  a 6-month doctor-supervised diet AND a psychology consult.

Hmmmm...

Well, I guess I shouldn't complain.  I know that I'm actually pretty fortunate, compared to a lot of people who have to jump through much bigger hoops.  I also know the supervised diet will do me some good.  It just would have been nice to have known this ahead of time.  I'm on a bit of a schedule, here, being as the company I work for gets really busy in November and December, and therefore, I can't take any time off at all during those months.  Fortunately, I have a very understanding  boss, who is willing to perhaps stretch those limits a bit for me.  Have I mentioned I seriously love my boss?  First, she buys me a new office chair so I can be comfortable at work, and now this...she completely rocks my socks!

Basking in the glow of newfound approval,  I grabbed the phone and called the surgeon's office, only to be met with voicemail.  Poop.  I'm so freaking impatient to get things MOVING, already!

*insert huge dramatic sigh here*

Ah, well...I guess we'll have to stay tuned til tomorrow, when the Patient Coordinator is supposed to call me back.  Wish me luck!  Or, more accurately, wish HER luck, because I know I'll be blowing up her phone if she doesn't get back with me at the earliest possible second!

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