DENIED AGAIN!

[Charris]

Just checking in - busy day today in the Phoenix area.

What Larra said - we need to see the exact wording of the denial, we need to see exactly what was sent to the insurance company, and we need to review the EoC again - if you can put them all in the same place for us to review, that would help.

@DianaCox Are you in my state, Phoenix, AZ

 

[duh_Mom]

You know @Larra and @DianaCox , you guys rock. And @Amey you have the patience of Job. I gave up after 6 months and my damn company could not get me my evidence of coverage.
I sure hope they can help you get approved.

 

[DianaCox]

Charris - sorry I didn't see this until just now - yes and no - we're here now, but leaving in the morning for NM. I'm sorry - I'm sure I'll be back again (my daughter's b/f's parents live here, so we were "getting to know the potential in-laws" on this visit).

 

[Amey]

@DianaCox and @Larra I send the documents you requested in a conversation. Please let me know if you need any other information.

 

[Amey]

And yes I got the insurance company to send me everything that Dr Simper's office had sent them - all 125 pages. HOWEVER the documents have Dr McKinlay's name on them...not Dr Simper's. Don't know if that makes a difference but it's there.

 

[Jen-2]

Hang in there, Amey. Keep fighting! It will be worth it.

 

[Amey]

Thanks Jen-2 I'm going to fight until I can't fight anymore. I don't just want this... I know I need it... My kids and grandkids deserve this too. No quitting allowed!!

 

[weaura]

Thanks Jen-2 I'm going to fight until I can't fight anymore. I don't just want this... I know I need it... My kids and grandkids deserve this too. No quitting allowed!!

Bravo @Amey! You definitely deserve to get this! I'm in your corner!

 

[Amey]

Thank you @weaura

 

[DSRIGGS]

Your perseverance is inspiring, Amy. Larra and Diana are the best so if it can be done they will make it happen.

 

[Amey]

Thank you! I have decided to have my band removed while waiting for the appeals. The damage done by the crap band is only getting worse by the day. I am miserable and in pain! And the time while waiting for the appeals will give the damage time to heal. I know I will probably gain more weight... But my stomach and Esophagus needs to be healthy for the DS and that is where I'm trying top keep my focus.

 

[weaura]

IMHO you're making the right decision.

 

[Amey]

Thank you... I do too. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I am very comfortable with this decision.

 

[hilary1617]

Congratulations on making the decision - that's sometimes the most difficult part. While your initial preference was to have a single surgery with lapband extraction and conversion to DS, there's definitely merit in solving the lapband problem asap and having that heal first will probably be beneficial. Here's to a healthy future!

 

[Charris]

Sorry to be necriposting but @Amey have you heard annual news.