Finally approved! April 8, 2009

Apr 08, 2009

After a denial from my insurance, BCBS NC, I hired an appeals specialist to file my appeal.  The appeal was kind of "lost in the system" for three weeks, then I had to sign another paper giving the specialist the right to speak on my behalf.  Finally, I have been approved for a duodenal switch, probable date of surgery 5/20/09.  Since there are no DS surgeons in my network, I will have in network benefits assigned with Dr. Dennis Smith of Advanced Obesity Surgery, Marietta, GA.

All of a sudden, my whole outlook on life has changed.  And I have a lot to do to get prepared.  Thanks go out to all the great OH members who encouraged and supported me during my long wait; to my appeals specialist; and to my angel Angela P, who has lifted my spirits many a time in the past few months.

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