Tammy F.

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Just thought I'd post again. I can't wait for this journey to begin. I won't let anything keep me from living my life to the fullest after this surgery. I have already promised myself that. I can't wait to live again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had EGD done today. Not bad at all. I was more scared of this than the surgery but I was pretty much out of it and didn't even know I had it done. Got the loan for my ($2300) portion of the surgery. Can't wait till May 11th. I cannot wait to be thin and healthy.

Found out today that I will only have to pay $2300 for my portion of the surgery. That was a huge relief to me. I was thinking about $5400. But now I feel guilty because I have to get a loan to get this money by May 11. that is the mom coming out in me. I don't want my family to have financial burdens because of me. But I also know if I continue to get heavier the financial burden could be even greater with all the health issues I am facing.

Called the doctor's office to ask about the whole insurance thing. They told me to hold for the lady that deals with that. She then got on there and said "Hang on, you are holding for the doctor." When the doctor got on she told me that they always put the person through so she can tell them the good news. Then she told me that I WAS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOOOOOOOOThis couldn't have come at a better time for me. See, I sit at my cubicle everyday for lunch and eat my lunch hidden in the cubicle like a little child afraid of someone seeing them. Today, when I was eating lunch, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I should not be ashamed that I have to eat to survive just like everyone else but I am. I hate for anyone to see me eating and I have become very anti-social because of my weight. I am so tired of being so self conscious. I cannot wait to be on the Losing Side. May 11th, here I come............

Spoke to someone at insurance company today and she told me that they are not showing receiving a letter of medical necessity. So I emailed Dr.'s office and waiting for response. If I don't get one by 3:30 on Thurs. I will call them when I get off work. My tentative date is set for May 11 (less than 1 month). I need to know if I am approved or not.

Spoke with Dr. K. and she says they can take me as an In Network patient so I only have to pay 20%. Hope I get approved soon. I am so anxious. This surgery is all I can think about.4/12/06 Spoke to someone at insurance company today and she told me that they are not showing receiving a letter of medical necessity. So I emailed Dr.'s office and waiting for response. If I don't get one by 3:30 on Thurs. I will call them when I get off work. My tentative date is set for May 11 (less than 1 month). I need to know if I am approved or not.

Called Dr. K's office to ask if they have heard anything yet. They said the first letter has been sent but no response yet from insurance company.

Found out it is up to Dr. if they want to accept your insurance as In network. So I am waiting to talk to Dr. and find out if they can do that for me. Got my insurance book from my work and it does say they cover bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. Calling Dr. office today to see if my letter has been submitted and if they have heard anything. Keep praying for me!

Went for my consult with Dr. Kaniewski. They called my insurance while I was there and told me that I do have the coverage. Now I just wait. Go in on the 30th for the EGD (postponed to 4/20). Have a date set for May 11 if insurance approves by then. YAAAAAAYYYYYYYY! Wish me Luck!!!!!

Spoke with someone from my insurance company last week and was told they cover the surgery. Went to seminar with Dr. Kaniewski and have consult on Friday, March 24th. I am hoping my insurance will pay at her facility. I will update again after my consult.